USA Basketball released its 12-man roster for the November 2025 FIBA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Window on Wednesday, confirming a group built around G League talent, international experience and several first-time national team selections.
The team will face Nicaragua twice, beginning Nov. 28 in Managua and concluding Dec. 1 at the Gateway Center Arena in College Park, Georgia.
USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team Roster – November 2025:
| Player | Position | Age | Team |
|---|---|---|---|
| MarJon Beauchamp | SF | 25 | New York Knicks |
| Pedro Bradshaw | SF | 27 | Utah Jazz |
| Garrison Brooks | C | 26 | Greensboro Swarm |
| Torrey Craig | SF | 34 | Boston Celtics |
| Kessler Edwards | SF | 25 | Dallas Mavericks |
| Kyle Guy | SG | 28 | Noblesville Boom |
| Nate Hinton | SG | 26 | Memphis Hustle |
| Brandon Knight | PG | 33 | Capitanes de Arecibo |
| Jaden Shackelford | G | 24 | Valley Suns |
| Javonte Smart | PG | 26 | Osceola Magic |
| Jeremiah Tilmon | C | 26 | Greensboro Swarm |
| Ryan Woolridge | G | 29 | Windy City Bulls |
Smart enters the window with the most USA Basketball experience after winning bronze at the 2025 FIBA Men’s AmeriCup in August. He also appeared in the November 2024 and February 2025 AmeriCup Qualifying windows.
Hinton brings additional continuity, having competed in two previous windows and holding the distinction of being the only member with World Cup Qualifying experience dating back to 2023.
Craig, Edwards, Knight and Tilmon are set for their senior national team debuts, though each carries different levels of prior involvement at various USA Basketball training camps or development events.
Craig trained with the 2019 USA Select Team ahead of the 2019 FIBA World Cup, while Edwards took part in the 2019 U19 training camp. Tilmon attended the 2016 U18 camp, and Knight played in the 2010 Nike Hoop Summit.
Former NBA head coach Stephen Silas returns to lead the squad after guiding the team to a 2025 AmeriCup bronze medal in Managua. Silas also coached the group through the February 2025 and November 2024 qualifying windows.
His staff includes Patrick Mutombo, who assisted during the AmeriCup run, and Marlon Garnett, who will make his USA Basketball coaching debut. Clay Moser will serve as scout.
Training camp is scheduled for Nov. 21-26 in Miami before the team travels to Nicaragua. Tipoff on Nov. 28 is set for 8:10 p.m. ET, followed by the Dec. 1 matchup in College Park at 7:10 p.m. ET. Tickets for the home game are available through USA Basketball.
The November window marks the first of six set to run through March 2027 as nations battle for one of 32 berths in the 2027 FIBA Men’s World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
USA Basketball enters this cycle with a 19-5 all-time record under the current qualification format, finishing atop its group during both the 2019 and 2023 World Cup cycles.
The team looks to extend its strong history in the competition, having won two of the last four FIBA World Cups in 2010 and 2014.
