Team USA is on to the second round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
After going a perfect 3-0 in the first round, Team USA enters the next group stage as the top-ranked team in Group J alongside Lithuania (3-0), Montenegro (2-1) and Greece (2-1).
The United States cruised through its first three contests, defeating New Zealand, Greece and Jordan by a combined point differential of plus-103, the second-best margin at the tournament behind Canada. It will kick off the next stage with a matchup against All-Star center Nikola Vucevic and Montenegro as it looks to pick up a win and clinch a spot in the knockout stage to compete for a gold medal.
The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, highlights and more from all the action.
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Team USA vs Montenegro score
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
| USA | — | — | — | — | — |
| Montenegro | — | — | — | — | — |
Team USA vs Montenegro live updates, highlights
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Where to watch Team USA vs Montenegro
- Date: Friday, Sept. 1
- Time: 4:40 a.m. ET | 1:40 a.m. PT
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live stream: ESPN+ | Courtside 1891 | Sling TV
Team USA vs Montenegro will air on ESPN2. Viewers can also stream FIBA Basketball World Cup games on ESPN+, Sling TV or Courtside 1891.
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Team USA schedule at 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
The United States was in Group C with Jordan, Greece and New Zealand in the first round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. It has formed Group J with Montenegro, Lithuania and Greece in the second round.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result | TV Channel |
| Saturday, Aug. 26 | vs New Zealand | W, 99-72 | ESPN2 |
| Monday, Aug. 28 | vs Greece | W, 109-81 | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, Aug. 30 | vs Jordan | W, 110-62 | ESPN2 |
| Friday, Sept. 1 | vs Montenegro | 4:40 a.m. | ESPN2 |
| Sunday, Sept. 3 | vs Lithuania | 8:40 a.m. | ESPN2 |
Team USA roster for 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Jalen Brunson, Anthony Edwards and Jaren Jackson Jr. are among the players representing the United States Men’s National Team at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Here is Team USA’s full roster:
| Position | Player | Team |
| F | Paolo Banchero | Magic |
| F | Mikal Bridges | Nets |
| G | Jalen Brunson | Knicks |
| G | Anthony Edwards | Timberwolves |
| G | Tyrese Haliburton | Pacers |
| G | Josh Hart | Knicks |
| F | Brandon Ingram | Pelicans |
| F | Jaren Jackson Jr. | Grizzlies |
| F | Cam Johnson | Nets |
| C | Walker Kessler | Jazz |
| F | Bobby Portis | Bucks |
| G | Austin Reaves | Lakers |
When is the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup?
- Dates: Aug. 25 to Sept. 10
- Where: Philippines, Japan and Indonesia
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup tipped 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.
