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The U.S. men’s basketball team will play two games in Abu Dhabi this summer before heading to the Philippines for the World Cup.
The federation announced on Wednesday an agreement with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism as part of which the United States will bring Germany and Greece there in August for games.
The United States will host the three-match series, which will mark the first time the men’s national team will play in the United Arab Emirates. The Americans will play Greece on Aug. 18 and Germany on Aug. 20; Germany and Greece will play there on Aug. 19.
“USA Basketball is pleased to partner with DCT Abu Dhabi to bring USA Basketball to Abu Dhabi,” said USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley. “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 pitch.”
The United States ranks second in the world in the FIBA rankings, Greece ranks ninth and Germany ranks 11th. Team USA will unveil their World Cup roster this summer before gathering in Las Vegas for training camp led by Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Miami assistant Erik Spoelster. La, Tyronn Lue of the Los Angeles Clippers and Mark Fey of Gonzaga.
“This will be an unforgettable summer in Abu Dhabi and it is an honor to host the first USA Basketball Showcase in the UAE,” said Saleh Al Geziry, Director of Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi.