The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is on the horizon and the New Zealand Tall Blacks have finalized their 12-man roster heading into the tournament.
After a disappointing 19th-place finish at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China, New Zealand will look for an improved outing this time around, but they'll have their work cut out for them, with their only NBA player Steven Adams missing the tournament.
Headlined by Isaac Fotu, Shea Ili, Flynn Cameron and Fin Delany, New Zealand face a tough Group C containing Team USA, Greece, and Jordan.
Who else made the Tall Blacks official roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup? The Sporting News has you covered below.
New Zealand roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Here are the 12 players who will represent the New Zealand National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
| No. | Player | Position | Team |
| 4 | Taylor Britt | G | Canterbury Rams |
| 23 | Walter Brown | G | Tasmania JackJumpers |
| 11 | Flynn Cameron | G | Melbourne United |
| 3 | Finn Delany | F | Telekom Baskets Bonn |
| 42 | Isaac Fotu | F | Utsunomiya Brex |
| 22 | Hyrum Harris | F | Perth Wildcats |
| 5 | Shea Ili | G | Melbourne United |
| 2 | Izayah Le’Afa | G | New Zealand Breakers |
| 20 | Jordan Ngatai | F | Hawke's Bay Hawks |
| 16 | Tohi Smith-Milner | F | Adelaide 36ers |
| 1 | Reuben Te Rangi | F | South East Melbourne Phoenix |
| 7 | Yanni Wetzell | F/C | Alba Berlin |
New Zealand schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
New Zealand will be in Group C with the United States, Jordan and Greece. All of its first-round group stage games will be played in Manila, Phillippines.
You can find New Zealand's group stage schedule below.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) | Time (AEST) | Time (NZDT) |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | vs. USA | 8:40 a.m. | 10:40 p.m. | 12:40 a.m. |
| Monday, Aug. 28 | vs. Jordan | 4:45 a.m. | 6:45 p.m. | 8:45 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Aug. 30 | vs. Greece | 8:40 a.m. | 10:40 p.m. | 12:40 a.m. |
When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- Dates: Friday, Aug. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 10
- Where: Philippines, Japan and Indonesia
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is set to tip off on Friday, Aug. 25. The Group Stages will run through Sept. 3 with the single-elimination knockout stage beginning on Sept. 5.
The tournament will conclude with the Gold Medal match on Sunday, Sept. 10.
Where to watch FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: Live streams, TV channels & more
- Dates: Aug. 25 to Sept. 10
- TV channels: ESPN2 | ESPN+
- Live stream: ESPN App | Courtside 1891 | Sling TV
FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will take place between Aug. 25 and Sept. 10, with games being played in the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia.
The tournament will feature a total of 92 games, all of which will be broadcast on ESPN2 or ESPN+ in the United States. FIBA's official streaming service, Courtside 1891, and Sling TV also offer a streaming option.
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