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The FIBA Basketball World Cup starts on August 31st, and by now, all rosters are finalized. Team USA's roster has gained lots of media coverage in the sports world due to many high profile names withdrawing themselves from consideration due to various reasons, including potential injuries. With the roster set, here's who will be representing the United States of America at the FIBA world cup.
Harrison Barnes
Barnes is fresh off re-signing with the Kings for four years after the Kings acquired him at the deadline. Last season, split between the Mavericks and Kings, Barnes averaged 16.4 points, 1.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds.
Jaylen Brown
Last season with the Celtics, Brown averaged 13 points, 1.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds. He shot 46.5 percent from field goal range.
Joe Harris
Harrison led the NBA in three-point percentage last season as he shot 47.4 percent from three. He also had a 50 percent field goal percentage and shot 82.7 percent from the free throw line. Along with all that, he averged 13.7 points, 2.4 assists, 3.8 rebounds and played an integral role in getting the Nets to the playoffs.
Brook Lopez
Lopez averaged 12.5 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He received a four year extension from the Bucks because of his strong season.
Khris Middleton
Middleton was the Bucks second scoring option and he averaged 18.3 points, 4.3 assists and 6 rebounds.
Donovan Mitchell
In his second season in the league, Mitchell averaged 23.8 points, 4.2 assists and 4.1 rebounds.
Mason Plumlee
As a role player coming off the bench for the Nuggets, Plumlee averaged 7.8 points, 3 assists and 6.4 rebounds.
Marcus Smart
Smart averaged 8.9 points, 4 assists and 2.9 rebounds. Smart is known for his defense, where he averaged 1.8 steals last season.
Jayson Tatum
At the age of 21, Tatum is one of the best young players in the NBA. Last season, he averaged 15.7 points, 2.1 assists and 6 rebounds. He shot 85.5 percent from the charity strip and 45 percent from field goal range.
Myles Turner
Turner averaged 13.3 points, 1.6 assists and 7.2 rebounds and was a big reason why the Pacers stayed afloat in the playoff race last season after Pacers star player Victor Oladipo got injured.
Kemba Walker
Walker recently signed a max contract with the Celtics where he will spend the next four years in Boston. Last season with the Hornets, Walker averaged 25.6 points, 5.9 assists and 4.9 rebounds.
Derrick White
White is the only player on this roster who plays for USA head coach Gregg Poppovich on the Spurs. Last season, he averaged 9.9 points, 3.9 assists and 3.7 rebounds.
