USA Basketball clinches berth in World Cup, tops Uruguay

USA Basketball is heading to this summer’s FIBA World Cup.

The Americans clinched their berth in the 32-team field on Thursday night, rallying for an 88-77 win at Uruguay. The U.S. secured one of the seven World Cup berths allocated to the FIBA Americas region.

Langston Galloway, who played in more qualifying games than any U.S. player in this cycle, took over down the stretch. He scored 11 consecutive fourth-quarter points for the Americans — part of that being a personal 8-0 run that included a four-point play — to help clinch the game, and the World Cup spot.

“Couldn't be more proud about the group of guys that we have here,” Galloway said. “Just thankful for the opportunity. I'm getting to play and represent with the United States across my chest, and all the guys who have been part of this journey with me. ... We accomplished the task at hand, which was qualifying for the World Cup.”