The knockout degree of the 2023 FIBA International Cup guidelines off Tuesday with the quarterfinals. The farmland of 32 has been whittled ailing to 8 groups, and a champion will likely be topped by way of the top of the hour. Crew USA, now not undefeated next a loss to Lithuania on Sunday, will face Italy within the quarterfinals on Tuesday. Germany, Canada, Slovenia, Lithuania, Serbia and Latvia also are struggling with for the name.

Crew USA’s best possible run on the 2023 FIBA International Cup got here to an finish with a 110-104 defeat to Lithuania within the ultimate recreation of the second one around. Anthony Edwards went off for 35 issues, but it surely wasn’t plethora towards a veteran Lithuanian aspect that ruled the glass and shot extraordinarily smartly from 3-point land. The American citizens are nonetheless the favorites to win all of it.

Right here’s a take a look at the eight-team quarterfinals:

Some remarkable groups now not concerned are perennial Eu powerhouses France and Spain. The French have been unceremoniously dumped out of the event within the workforce phases, month the Spanish noticed their run come to a near on Sunday with a miserable defeat to Canada in the second one around. There was once some just right information for the groups who didn’t manufacture the quarterfinals, then again. Australia, Japan and South Sudan all certified for the 2024 Paris Olympics by way of worth in their efficiency within the classification video games. France may also be there because the host society. 

Crew USA does no longer have its brightest stars taking part within the festival, however the American citizens stay preferred to win the development. America squad (complete roster right here) is coached by way of Steve Kerr and led by way of Anthony Edwards, Jalen Brunson, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Mikal Bridges. The American citizens are searching for a greater outcome than after they completed 7th within the match in 2019. 

FIBA International Cup time table

All video games are streaming on ESPN+. Video games on ESPN2 are to be had on fubo (attempt for isolated).

All occasions Japanese.

Quarterfinals: Sept. 5-6

• Lithuania vs. Serbia, 4:45 a.m. — Tuesday, Sept. 5
• USA vs. Italy, 8:40 a.m. — Tuesday, Sept. 5, ESPN2
• Germany vs. Latvia, 4:45 a.m. — Wednesday, Sept. 6
• Canada vs. Slovenia, 8:40 a.m. — Wednesday, Sept. 6

Semifinals: Sept. 8
Ultimate: Sept. 10

2d-round ratings

Friday, September 1
Italy 78, Serbia 76
Germany 100, Georgia 73
Latvia 74, Spain 69
USA 85, Montenegro 73
Puerto Rico 102, Dominican Republic 97
Slovenia 91, Australia 80
Lithuania 92, Greece 67

Sunday, September 3
Australia 100, Georgia 84
Italy 73, Puerto Rico 57
Montenegro 73, Greece 69
Latvia 104, Brazil 84
Germany 100, Slovenia, 71
Serbia 112, Dominican Republic 79
Lithuania 110, USA 104
Canada 88, Spain 85

Ultimate second-round workforce standings

Observe: Opening around workforce degree effects raise over. Groups obtain two issues for a win and one level for a loss. Tiebreakers are made up our minds by way of head-to-head report, or level differential if important. 

Italy	5	4	1	+34	9	Quarterfinals
Serbia	5	4	1	+122	9	Quarterfinals
Puerto Rico	5	3	2	-5	8	Eradicated
Dominican Republic	5	3	2	-19	8	Eradicated

Lithuania	5	5	0	+107	10	Quarterfinals
United States	5	4	1	+109	9	Quarterfinals
Montenegro	5	3	2	+7	8	Eradicated
Greece	5	2	3	-27	7	Eradicated

Germany	5	5	0	+103	10	Quarterfinals
Slovenia	5	4	1	+33	9	Quarterfinals
Australia	5	3	2	+48	8	Eradicated
Georgia	5	2	3	-28	7	Eradicated

Canada	5	4	1	+110	9	Quarterfinals
Latvia	5	4	1	+40	9	Quarterfinals
Spain	5	3	2	+60	8	Eradicated
Brazil	5	3	2	+19	8	Eradicated

FIBA International Cup odds

(Odds coming into the quarterfinals)

• USA: -125
• Canada: +350
• Slovenia: +750
• Germany: +800
• Serbia: +800
• Lithuania: +800
• Italy: +2200
• Latvia: +3500

The protecting champions, Spain, had been eradicated and won’t be able to copy. Crew USA is the obese favourite, and searching for its first name since 2014. 

Ultimate standings

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9. Spain — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
10. Australia — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
11. Brazil — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
12. Montenegro — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
13. Puerto Rico — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
14. Dominican Republic — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
15. Greece — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
16. Georgia — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
17. South Sudan — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
18. France — already certified to 2024 Paris Olympics (as host)
19. Japan — qualification to 2024 Paris Olympics
20. Egypt — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
21. Finland — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
22. Unutilized Zealand — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
23. Lebanon — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
24. Philippines — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
25. Mexico — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
26. Angola — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
27. Ivory Coast — qualification to Olympic Qualifying Event
28. Cape Verde 
29. China
30. Venezuela
31. Iran
32. Jordan