LOOK: Team USA arrives in Manila for FIBA World Cup

MANILA, Philippines – Members of perennial basketball powerhouse Team USA have touched down in Manila for the FIBA World Cup that tips off Friday, August 25.

USA Basketball on Tuesday posted some arrival photos on X, formerly Twitter, including a shot of Filipino-American coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat.

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— USA Basketball (@usabasketball) August 22, 2023

Spoelstra is an assistant coach to the Steve Kerr-mentored Americans.

Team USA opens its World Cup campaign against New Zealand on Saturday evening at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. It is heavily favored to top Group C, which includes Jordan and Greece.