By Eurohoops team / info@eurohoops.net
The 2023 USA Basketball Show will travel to Abu Dhabi next August.
Team USA will play Greece on Aug. 18 and Germany in Abu Dhabi on Aug. 19-20, USA Basketball announced Wednesday.
The three preparation games leading up to the 2023 FIBA World Cup have a new partnership directly with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism.
According to the press release: “USA Basketball announces an agreement with the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) under which the United States will host three games in Abu Dhabi featuring the men’s national teams of the United States, Germany and Greece. USA Basketball Showcase Abu Dhabi represented USA Basketball in the first men’s national team event in the United Arab Emirates.
In preparation for the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup, the U.S. men’s national team will face Greece and Germany on August 18 and 20, respectively. Germany and Greece are scheduled to play on August 19.
“USA Basketball is delighted to be partnering with DCT Abu Dhabi to bring USA Basketball to Abu Dhabi. This is the first time our men’s national team will play in the UAE and we are excited to engage with fans from around the world while Also providing our players and coaches with an unforgettable experience on and off the field,” USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said. “We thank the national federations of Greece and Germany for their participation as they prepare for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, arguably the toughest international basketball tournament.”
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“It will be an unforgettable summer in Abu Dhabi and it is an honor to host the inaugural USA Basketball Showcase in the UAE,” Said Saleh Al Geziry, Director of Abu Dhabi DCT Tourism. “We look forward to welcoming players and fans from the United States, Germany and Greece to cheer on their national teams and discover a variety of experiences in Abu Dhabi that inspire, excite and rejuvenate.”
Additional details on the USA Basketball showcase, including rosters, broadcast information and training camp dates, will be announced at a later date.
The United States officially qualified for the 2023 FIBA World Cup last month. One of seven teams representing FIBA Americas in a 32-team field, Team USA will play all matches in Manila as the tournament is scheduled to run from August 25 to September. 10. Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines. The World Cup draw is scheduled for April 29, 2023 in Manila.For more information click here“
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