Puerto Rico has announced its 12-player national team for the July window of the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, where they will face Canada and the Bahamas. The team, led by coach Carlos González, includes players such as José Alvarado, Jezreel De Jesús, Alfonso Plummer, and Gian Clavell. Puerto Rico currently has a 1-3 record in the tournament and needs to win both games to stay in contention.
The team will visit Canada on July 3 and the Bahamas on July 6. A loss could leave Puerto Rico with slim chances of advancing to the second round, where teams carry over their results and compete for a spot in the 2027 World Cup. The team's roster includes a mix of experienced players and new additions, with Alvarado, Plummer, and Clavell expected to be key offensive figures.
The team's performance in this window will be crucial in determining their future in the qualifying process.