The international portion of the USA Basketball Showcase begins with matchups against Slovenia (Aug. 12) and Spain (Aug. 13) in Malaga, Spain. Then, on Aug. 18 and Aug. 20, the program is slated to host exhibitions against both Greece and Germany, respectively, in Abu Dhabi in the days prior to the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup.

USA Basketball announced the U.S. Men’s National Team will play two games in Malaga, Spain, as part of the USA Basketball Showcase in preparation for the 2023 FIBA Men’s World Cup.

It doesn’t entirely matter what team it is. And the circumstances don’t entirely matter, either. They could be playing somewhere in the United States or halfway around the world. If you play for USA Basketball, there is only one thing fans want to know.

USA Basketball announced an agreement with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), under which the United States will host three games in Abu Dhabi featuring the men’s national teams from the U.S., Germany and Greece.

Don Barksdale’s impact on the game of basketball can’t be overstated as a pioneer we honor during Black History Month.