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.