The Utah Jazz will have five players in the upcoming FIBA World Cup, and most of them have already debuted in tune-up games. Lauri Markkanen will lead Team Finland, Kelly Olynyk will be one of the key bigs for Team Canada, Jordan Clarkson will take point for Team Philippines, and Simone Fontecchio will try to lead Team Italy without Danilo Gallinari.
For Team USA, it’s a younger squad, and players like Walker Kessler will look to lead the way for the team. It’s a team of potential and upside, and while it isn’t near the Olympic Team’s levels of stardom, the FIBA World Cup squad is anchored by some great young talent.