The 2023 FIBA World Cup is underway, with four former Arizona Wildcats playing for their respective countries and another alum coaching the United States.
The first day of action saw Josh Green and Australia go head to head with Lauri Markannen and Finland. It was the Aussies who pulled out a convincing 98-72 win.
Green scored six points off the bench and also had three assists. Markkanen started for Finland, scoring 19 points to go with eight boards and four assists.
In other first round action, Serbia and Dusan Ristic cruised to a 105-63 victory over China.