HELSINKI (Finland) - Instead of quaking in their boots after landing in a "group of death" at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw in Manila, Finland are rejoicing.

MIES (Switzerland) - The main event of the summer, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, is right around the corner, national federations from qualified nations have begun to announce player rosters.

MIES (Switzerland) - It all makes sense, now, the way Lauri Markkanen looks like a superhero as he races up and down the court for Finland.

MIES (Switzerland) - The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is only a few months away. Meet the teams that will be competing for the Naismith Trophy later this year.

MUNICH (Germany) - They might not wear capes, but 23 players can be considered heroes for their commitment to their national teams as they appeared in all of their country's games.