As the NBA offseason grows more intriguing by the day, several players from the league’s premier hoops league have gotten busy by representing their countries in the third window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. Let’s take a look at how they’ve performed so far.
Nikola Jokić of Serbia
The best big man in the NBA once again delivered for Serbia, posting another dominant double-double. Arguably the greatest player in Denver Nuggets history, Nikola Jokić recorded 22 points and 14 rebounds, along with 7 assists and a steal, as he led his team to a 97-73 victory over Switzerland in the European edition of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Canada
Canada’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander not only debuted a new hairstyle but also dominated Puerto Rico in a 110-84 win that kept Canada perfect at 5-0 in Group B of the FIBA World Cup American Qualifiers. The 2025 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player for the Oklahoma City Thunder scored a team-high 26 points, adding 4 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, and 2 blocks in a complete performance.
V.J. Edgecombe of Bahamas
Philadelphia 76ers rookie V.J. Edgecombe made his presence felt in the FIBA World Cup American Qualifiers. In a blowout win against Jamaica, 123-74, Edgecombe scored 26 points while tallying 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 4 steals. The Bahamas now hold a 3-2 record in Group B, trailing only top-seeded Canada.
Dennis Schröder of Germany
FIBA Dennis Schröder is built different—and against Israel, the Cleveland Cavaliers guard proved it once again. In a tightly contested matchup, Schröder made the decisive plays as Germany escaped with a 92-86 victory. The 13-year NBA veteran finished with 20 points, 9 assists, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals.
Hang Yansen of China
Rounding out this recap is Portland Trail Blazers center Hang Yansen, the only Chinese player currently in the NBA. The 7-foot-1 sophomore fought hard against Japan, but China fell, 92-73. Yansen recorded 9 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists, along with a steal and a block, as China dropped to 2-3 in Group B of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, tied with South Korea and Chinese Taipei.
