In late March, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns told teammate Austin Rivers on his podcast that he wants to play for the Dominican Republic in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
This summer, I want to go and play with the Dominican team. That would be cool. That would be fire. I’m trying to work that out right now.
Since saying that, there wasn’t anything reported on KAT’s interest until this Wednesday when it was announced that Towns will be a part of the extended, 26-man preliminary roster for the Dominican.
Karl-Anthony Towns will be a part of the extended Dominican Republic roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.