Côte D’Ivoire will make its fifth appearance in the FIBA World Cup, returning for back-to-back appearances for the first time since 1986. This team is looking to avenge its previous performance in the World Cup where they finished 29th overall. Côte D’Ivoire has a plethora of young players that intend on putting on a show this time around.
Active NBA Players
- Mo Bamba (Philadelphia 76ers)
Coach: Dejan Prokic
What to Watch
The core group of players consists of Vafessa Fofana, Souleyman Diabate, Maxence Dadiet and Guy Edi. They have played nine games together and appear to mesh well with their combination of size and skill.
Group Play Schedule
- Aug. 26: Côte D’Ivoire vs. Spain (9:30 a.m. ET)
- Aug. 28: Côte D’Ivoire vs. Iran (5:45 a.m. ET)
- Aug. 30: Côte D’Ivoire vs. Brazil (5:45 a.m. ET)
