Team USA tops FIBA World Cup power rankings
Team USA is ranked first in the final FIBA Basketball World Cup power rankings ahead of Germany, France, Spain, and Canada.
The Americans, who are grouped with Greece, Jordan, and New Zealand, have secured a strong performance in their friendly games.
Assistant coach Erik Spoelstra believes the team is ready for the challenge despite lacking star players like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
Team USA arrived in Manila on Tuesday, greeted by officials and volunteers at NAIA Terminal 3.
The squad, led by Steve Kerr and Erik Spoelstra, will face New Zealand in their World Cup debut on Saturday.
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