Team USA to Face South Sudan and Germany in Pre-Olympic Exhibition Matches
The games, part of the 'USA Basketball Showcase', will serve as preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- Team USA will play exhibition games against South Sudan and Germany at London's O2 Arena on July 20 and 22, respectively, in preparation for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
- Germany, the defending FIBA World Cup champion, previously defeated Team USA in the World Cup semifinals.
- South Sudan, making its Olympic debut, has a team largely composed of refugees and is managed by former NBA All-Star Luol Deng.
- Team USA is expected to bring a strong team to the Olympics, with names like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Jayson Tatum, Joel Embiid, and Stephen Curry being mentioned.
- Steve Kerr, coach of the Golden State Warriors, will lead Team USA in the Olympics, marking his final run as head coach.