KLAIPEDA (Lithuania) - New research at Klaipeda University in Lithuania has added weight to the argument that players have better seasons after competing with their national teams.

MINNEAPOLIS (USA) - Is it just a coincidence that Minnesota are just a couple of wins away from playing in the NBA Western Conference Finals for the second time in their history?

MINNEAPOLIS (USA) - USA star Anthony Edwards gets straight to the point when asked why his outstanding play and talent have helped Minnesota become one of the best teams in the NBA.

MIAMI (USA) - Nikola Jovic has gone from young talent at the U19 Basketball World Cup to vital contributor for Serbia's national team in just two years. "I became a better player," in Manila, he said.

MIES (Switzerland) - Dennis Schroder first represented Germany in a national team tournament in 2011, at the U18 European Championship. Now he's the reigning FIBA Basketball World Cup MVP.

TOKYO (Japan) - There has been something different about Yudai Baba since his first appearance at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers in Window 4.

HELSINKI (Finland) - Lauri Markkanen has added to his growing legend in Finland by being voted as the Athlete of the Year in his homeland.

BELGRADE (Serbia) - The importance and respect that Serbians have for their national team has been put on full display once again with Bogdan Bogdanovic being voted as the country's Player of the...

LINCOLN (USA) - Keisei Tominaga continues to impress after all the years of playing for the national team at the youth level up to the World Cup no matter where he plays.

MANILA (Philippines) - This year brought us one of the biggest sporting events in the world, and the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 delivered in every aspect. Here are the top 10 stories of the summit.

MIES (Switzerland) - 2023 has been a year filled with marvelous memories on the basketball court, resulting in some stunning photos that will undoubtedly stand the test of time. Which was your favorite?

MIES (Switzerland) - International hoops, or FIBA ball, had some unforgettable games in 2023.  Many of them came at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, which had seven of the top games in our top 10.

NEW YORK (USA) - Germany's rise to the top of international basketball isn't something Dirk Nowitzki thought was possible back in the day when he was just cutting his teeth in the professional game.

TORONTO (Canada) - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named Canada's top athlete in 2023 after leading Canada to third place at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 to qualify for the Olympics.

KAUNAS (Lithuania) - The country of Lithuania is a hotbed of hoops, and it's also home to the winner of the J9 Prediction Game on the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 website. Congrats to Gytis...