Led by captain Victor Liz, the Dominican Republic finished in second place behind a tough Canadian team in the second group stage of qualifiers. The No. 23 ranked team in the world finished in the top 5 for points, rebounds, and assists per game during the qualifiers. Now, the offense adds NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns to elevate its squad heading into the World Cup.
Active NBA Players
- Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves)
Coach: Nestor Garcia
What to Watch
Karl-Anthony Towns will suit up for the Dominican Republic for the first time since he was 16 years old. The 2016 Kia Rookie of the Year and 3-time All-Star averaged 20.8 points and 8.1 rebounds last season but missed 53 games due to injury. A healthy Towns gives the team an added scoring punch to go with their already solid offense.
Group Play Schedule
- Aug. 25: Dominican Republic vs. Philippines (8 a.m. ET)
- Aug. 27: Dominican Republic vs. Italy (4 a.m. ET)
- Aug. 29: Dominican Republic vs. Angola (4 a.m. ET)
