Edwards to join U.S. national team as Rookie of the Year Banquet

Paolo Bancero (20, Orlando Magic) chose the U.S. national team instead of Italy.

Orlando announced on the club’s official SNS on the morning of the 26th (Korea Standard Time), “Vancero promised to play for the U.S. national team at this summer’s FIBA World Cup.”

Vancero, who made an impressive first season in the NBA, averaged 20 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 72 games. In recognition of his performance, he was honored with the Rookie of the Year award last April

The U.S. national team joined by Banquero included Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies), Anthony Edwards (Minota Timberwolves), who won the 2023 All-Star, and Tyris Halliburton (Indiana Pacers).

In addition, Austin Reeves (LA Lakers), Brandon Ingram (New Orleans Pelicans), Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets), Jaylen Brunson (New York Knicks), Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz), and Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks) completed the 12-man roster.

Meanwhile, the 2023 FIBA World Cup will be held from August 26 to September 11, and will be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.

The U.S. national team in Group C will play Jordan, Greece, and New Zealand in qualifying matches. Italy, on the other hand, who lost Banquero, was in Group A with the Philippines, Dominican Republic and Angola 카지노토토