Brandon Ingram On USA Men's National Team | 2023

New Orleans Pelicans star forward named to the 2023 USA Men's National Team.

Author:
Kyle T. Mosley
Updated:
Jul 7, 2023 1:23 AM EDT

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Pelicans star forward Brandon Ingram will represent the USA Men's National Team in the 2023 FIBA Men's World Cup in Manila from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10. The seven-year veteran Ingram has played for the New Orleans Pelicans (2019-23) and the Los Angeles Lakers (2016-19).

During the 2022-23 season, Ingram performed exceptionally well, averaging a career-high of 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 0.7 steals per game in 45 contests. In his NBA career, the forward has evolved into one of the league's best players averaging 19.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 0.7 steals per game in 413 appearances.

"We could not be more excited for BI to play for the USA Men's National Team and proudly represent himself, his family, the Pelicans, and his country on the international stage," Pelicans Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations David Griffin said about Ingram. "This is a well-deserved opportunity for BI, and we look forward to watching him compete with and against some of the best basketball players in the world."

Mar 30, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

THE 2023 USA MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM ROSTER

Brandon Ingram (Pelicans),
Paolo Banchero (Orlando Magic),
Mikal Bridges (Brooklyn Nets),
Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks),
Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves),
Tyrese Haliburton (Indiana Pacers),
Josh Hart (Knicks),
Jaren Jackson Jr. (Memphis Grizzlies),
Cameron Johnson (Brooklyn Nets),
Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz),
Bobby Portis (Milwaukee Bucks)
Austin Reaves (Los Angeles Lakers).

Ingram was a 2020 USA Men's National Team finalist, having previously trained with the 2016 Olympic squad.

NATIONAL TEAM SCHEDULE

Before arriving in Manila, the USA Men's National Team will hold a training camp Aug. 3-6 in Las Vegas. The USA Basketball Showcase tips off against Puerto Rico at Las Vegas' T-Mobile Arena on Aug. 7.