FIBA World Cup 2019: Power Rankings before tournament tip-off

#1 Serbia

New Zealand v Serbia - International Men's Basketball Super Tournament 2019

Thanks to Team USA's withdrawal woes, Serbia enters the competition as the favorites. The Serbians boast a mix of the NBA stars and some of the biggest names EuroLeague, and Nemanja Bjelica, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Marko Gudurić, and Boban Marjanovic are just a few of the names that could make an impact. Serbia also has the second-best player in the entire competition in Nikola Jokic, and the Denver Nuggets star will be eager to enhance his growing reputation by defeating Team USA.

Collectively, the Serbians haven't lost since January, winning 11-games in the process. France, Italy, and Greece have been swept aside in recent weeks, and Serbia's offensive proficiency has been especially impressive. Ultimately, USA may hold a slight advantage in terms of talent, but the Serbians enter the tournament as favorites thanks to their recent form and well-established team dynamic.