Former Iowa State Men's Basketball players are set to compete in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Tyrese Haliburton, Melvin Ejim, George Conditt IV, and Marial Shayok will represent their respective countries in the tournament. Ejim will play for Canada, Haliburton for the United States, Conditt IV for Puerto Rico, and Shayok for South Sudan. This is Haliburton's first appearance in the FIBA World Cup, while Ejim is representing Canada for the second time.
The tournament will take place in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia from August 25 to September 10. The action kicks off with Ejim and Canada facing France on August 25. Conditt IV and Shayok will go head-to-head in the opening match of Group B on August 26. Haliburton and Team USA will face New Zealand in their opener on August 26 as well.
The former Cyclones players will be looking to make an impact and help their teams compete for gold in the FIBA World Cup. It will be an exciting tournament to watch as these talented athletes showcase their skills on the international stage.
