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USA Basketball announced that former NBA guard Mike James will make his first appearance for the national team in upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against the Dominican Republic and Mexico. The contests, part of the United States' 250th‑year celebrations, feature a roster bolstered by NBA standouts such as Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Nikola Jokić and Rudy Gobert.
U.S. men's basketball will play its final qualifying games in 2027, featuring former Hofstra standout Elijah Pemberton and a roster anchored by G‑League and European talent.
Elijah Pemberton, a Middletown native, is set to represent the United States in two crucial 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games. This marks his third appearance on the senior national team, having previously earned a bronze medal at the 2022 FIBA Americup and contributed during the 2023 qualifying window. After a training camp in Miami, the squad will play against the Dominican Republic and Mexico, matches that will determine the next round group. Pemberton’s basketball journey began in Connecticut, where he excelled in high school and college, leading Hofstra to a championship before launching his professional career in Poland.