Karl-Anthony Towns has formally announced that he’ll play for the Dominican Republic at this summer’s FIBA World Cup.
Minnesota now has five players set to play in the upcoming global competition. Joining him are Rudy Gobert (France), Anthony Edwards (USA), Kyle Anderson (China) and Nickeil-Alexander Walker (Canada).
I’m so proud to be saying I’ll be suiting up soon and representing my roots in the Dominican Republican again,” said Towns. “It’s always been bigger than the game. Representing my mother’s country, my country, the Dominican Republic. I can’t wait to go suit up again, put that jersey on and play some amazing FIBA World Cup basketball.”
Towns, who is originally from the D.R., will be on the court on the opening day of the tournament when the D.R. faces Philippines on Aug. 25. Gobert and France also play on Aug. 25 and they face Alexander-Walker and Canada.
On Aug. 26, Edwards and the USA will open tournament play against New Zealand while Anderson and China will also play on the 26th against Serbia.
