USA Basketball will play against Greece and Germany in Abu Dhabi this summer on its way to the World Cup in the Philippines, the federation announced on Wednesday.
The 2023 USA Basketball Showcase is headed to Abu Dhabi 🤝 @dctabudhabi
We'll see you in August, 🇩🇪 @DBB_Basketball 🇬🇷 @HellenicBF
— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) March 8, 2023
The U.S. will host the three-game series, and it’ll mark the first time that 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 thrilled to work with DCT Abu Dhabi to bring the USA Basketball Showcase to Abu Dhabi,” USA Basketball CEO Jim Tooley said.
“This is the first time our men’s national team will play in the UAE and we’re excited to engage with fans from across the globe, while also offering our players and coaches memorable on- and off-court experiences.”