What is the roster of the Puerto Rico squad for the FIBA World Cup 2023?

Last Modified Aug 4, 2023 09:50 GMT
Puerto Rico Squad FIBA World Cup 2023
Puerto Rico Squad FIBA World Cup. Picture Courtesy/FIBA’s Official Website

As there is less than a month left before the beginning of the FIBA World Cup 2023, basketball fans around the world are eager to know more about the participating teams and their formidable rosters. One crew that has continuously showcased its skills and competitive spirit in international basketball championships is Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico national basketball team has a wealthy history and a tradition of success. This year, this team is coming with its 12-man roster to compete in the upcoming FIBA World Cup 2023.

The Puerto Rico national basketball team has a rich history of basketball. This team is basically administered by the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation and represents Puerto Rico in men’s international basketball matches. Puerto Rico joined FIBA in 1957 and has been actively playing since then. This team has participated in nine Olympic games and 14 FIBA World Cups. Although, they have never won any medals in any of these championships.

On the other side, Puerto Rico has a massive collection of medals that they have won in the FIBA AmeriCups championships, Pan American Games and Centrobasket tournaments. They have participated in around 19 FIBA AmeriCups, 16 Pan American Games and 24 Centrobasket tournaments. Puerto Rico has won three gold medals in FIBA AmeriCups, two in Pan American Games and 11 in Centrobasket tournaments.

Puerto Rico’s Roster

Puerto Rico’s national basketball team has already revealed its 12-man roster that will compete in the approaching 2023 FIBA World Cup. As per the schedule of the FIBA World Cup 2023, this country has got its placement in Group B with South Sudan, Serbia and China.

The matches of this group will begin on August 26 and the winner and runner-up of the primary round will then face Group A winner and runner-up in the second round. The games of the second round will be held at Araneta Coliseum, Manila on September 1 & 3.

Let’s have a close look at the 12-man roster of the Puerto Rico squad for the FIBA World Cup 2023, shedding light on the players who will represent their nation on the global stage.

PlayerTeamPosition
George CondittGigantes de CarolinaForward
Jordan HowardGenerazione Vincente NapoliPoint Guard
Stephen Thompson Jr.Bnei HerzliyaShooting Guard
Aleem FordLeones de PonceForward
Timajh ParkerUrunaniCenter
Jordan CintronIndios de MayaguezSmall Forward
Tjader FernandezAtleticos de San GermanPoint Guard
Phillip WheelerG LeagueSmall Forward
Gian ClavellPrometeyGuard
Ismael RomeroLibertadores de QueretaroCenter
Christopher OrtizBrujos de GuayamaForward
Tremont WatersLevallois MetropolitansPoint Guard

FAQs

A. A roster in the FIBA has 12 players.

A. Puerto Rico has around 12 basketball teams in the country.

A. The top five sports in Puerto Rico are Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Equestrian and Golf.

A. A roster is simply a list of participants in a group/class. It plays a vital role to examine the changes in player’s experience over time.

A. Puerto Rico has taken part in 14 World Cups but has never won any medal in any of them.

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