A pair of Charlotte Hornet players in Spanish center Willy Hernangómez and French wing Nicolas Batum are moving on at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China as both of their respective national teams advanced out of the opening round with perfect 3-0 records.
Thus far, Hernangómez is averaging 5.3 PPG on 66.7% shooting, 3.0 RPG and 2.3 APG over 11.7 MPG in three wins over Tunisia, Puerto Rico and Iran. Toronto center Marc Gasol is leading Spain with a team-high 15.0 PPG and Phoenix guard Ricky Rubio is chipping in 13.0 PPG, 6.0 APG and 1.3 SPG for La Roja.