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Germany's Dennis Schröder was subjected to racial abuse during EuroBasket, leading to the ejection of a fan and FIBA's condemnation of hate speech; Schröder's team won their game and advanced to the knockout stage.
Potential 2026 WNBA draft prospects Flau'jae Johnson and Olivia Miles headline the US women's basketball team for the FIBA Women's AmeriCup in Chile, featuring top college players making their USA Basketball debut and returning medalists, with the tournament running from June 28 to July 6.
USA Basketball announced its roster for the 2025 Women’s AmeriCup, set to take place in Santiago, Chile, with the team featuring a mix of experienced gold medalists and newcomers, led by head coach Kara Lawson. The tournament offers a pathway to the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, with the US aiming to add to its four AmeriCup titles since 1993.
Team USA's NBA stars face a significant challenge in adapting to FIBA rules for the Olympics, requiring quick adjustments to compete effectively against more experienced international teams. Despite their talent, the U.S. team has struggled in recent World Cups, highlighting the need for better preparation and familiarity with FIBA play. The upcoming exhibition games against strong teams like Serbia and Germany will be crucial for their adjustment process.
Team USA has qualified for the Olympics in men's 3x3 basketball for the first time, joining the American women as they defend their gold medal in Paris next summer. The U.S. men, ranked No. 2 in the FIBA world rankings, secured their spot along with No. 1 Serbia and No. 3 China. The women's team, also ranked No. 2, earned an Olympic berth alongside No. 1 China and No. 3 France. USA Basketball is the first federation to qualify both men's and women's 3x3 and 5x5 teams for the Paris Olympics.
The NBA has unveiled new court designs for its upcoming in-season tournament, with all 30 teams featuring primarily solid-color courts without visible woodgrain. The designs include the NBA Cup displayed at midcourt and in the lanes, a contrasting color runway down the center, and team names on the baseline. This marks the first time that certain teams, including Boston, Chicago, the Los Angeles Lakers, Portland, and New Orleans, will play on alternate home courts. The concept of tinkering with court designs is not new, as FIBA approved glass floors for top competitions last year.
Team USA has reclaimed the top spot in the FIBA men's world rankings, surpassing Spain, despite not winning a medal at the World Cup. Germany jumped eight spots to No. 3 after their World Cup victory, while Canada climbed nine spots to No. 6. The rankings take into account results from the past eight years, including Olympic performances. The top 10 teams are the U.S., Spain, Germany, Australia, Serbia, Canada, Argentina, Latvia, France, and Lithuania. South Sudan and Latvia were the biggest climbers in the rankings.
Sue Bird, the retired U.S. basketball player, has been named the global ambassador for the 2026 Women's Basketball World Cup. Bird, a nine-time major international gold medalist, takes over the role from Pau Gasol. The women's tournament will expand to 16 teams in 2026, and FIBA aims to promote and grow the women's game on all levels. Bird's appointment is seen as a significant step in elevating women's basketball and inspiring young girls to dream big.
In a scrimmage between Team USA and the U.S. Select Team, led by Cade Cunningham, the Select Team emerged victorious with a 47-39 win. Cunningham dominated the game, showcasing his skills and beating guards off the dribble. Jalen Green, Jalen Williams, and Jalen Duren also made an impact, with Duren's size causing trouble for Team USA. Despite the loss, Team USA remains focused on their upcoming exhibition games and sees the scrimmage as an opportunity to be challenged by talented young players.
FIBA is investigating after a FIBA U18 European Championship game between Poland and Turkey ended in controversy when players refused to compete for the final five minutes due to dangerous court conditions caused by heavy rain and extreme humidity. Several players suffered injuries, prompting the protest. FIBA acknowledged its error and vowed to investigate why the game was not stopped. The game continued despite the injury risk, and another game played immediately after also experienced poor playing conditions. FIBA blamed an extreme thunderstorm for the conditions and stated that necessary measures were taken to avoid further issues.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has made a "personal plea" to the NBA to address flopping in the league, citing the FIBA's flop rule as an example. Kerr believes that the entire regular season is about gamesmanship and trying to fool the refs, and that the NBA should do better in terms of cleaning up the flopping. The Lakers have been accused of gamesmanship and flopping during their series against the Warriors, with Los Angeles going to the free-throw line more than twice as often as Golden State. The Warriors face a three-games-to-one deficit against the Lakers in Game 5.
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has made a "personal plea" to the NBA to eliminate flopping from the game, citing the FIBA's flop rule as an example. Kerr believes that the entire regular season is about gamesmanship and trying to fool the refs, and that the league needs to address the issue. The Lakers have been accused of flopping during their series against the Warriors, with Los Angeles going to the free-throw line more than twice as often as Golden State. The Warriors face a three-games-to-one deficit against the Lakers in Game 5.