TEAM USA ARRIVES. Players and coaches of Team USA for the FIBA Basketball World Cup hosted by the Philippines arrive
Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Pictured are head coach Steve Kerr, assistant coaches Eric Spoelstra and Tyronn Lue, shooting coach Chip Engelland, team manager Grant Hill, and players Brandon Ingram, Mikal Bridges, and Josh Hart. MIAA/FIBA Photos
The powerhouse squad is in Group C along with Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand, and will open their campaign on August 26 against the Tall Blacks at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. “These men will ensure the safety and protection of international and famous basketball athletes,” he said. With Filipino GILAS ambassador and PBA legend Arwind Santos, along with Cignal Representative James de Costa, the Naismith Trophy arrived in the province yesterday.
Also included in their 12-man lineup are Cam Johnson, Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves, Tyrese Haliburton, Brandon Ingram, Jaren Jackson Jr., Paolo Banchero, Mikal Bridges, Jalen Brunson, and Anthony Edwards.
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