Terry Stotts to coach Team USA in August qualifiers

Dallas interviewed him for its vacancy this spring

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 201 min read

FIBA surprise: After interviewing for the Mavericks' head coaching vacancy in the spring, former Blazers/Bucks/Hawks coa Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: Stotts previously coached Portland, Milwaukee and Atlanta. The U.S. visits Chile on Aug. 27 before hosting Colombia in Washington on Aug. 31.

Why it matters: The games open a six-game second round The top three teams in each group and the best fourth-place finisher reach the 2027 World Cup.

By the numbers: The U.S. is 3-0 against Colombia, including qualifying wins of 95-77 and 88-81 in 2022. It is averaging 100.5 points and 25.8 assists in the current qualifying cycle.

What to watch: The NBA-alumni roster faces a four-day turnaround between Santiago and Washington.

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