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All you need to know about the FIBA World Cup

We are just a few days away from the 2019 FIBA World Cup. The exhibition matches came and went, and starting this Saturday, the games count. Find yourself wondering how in the world this tournament works? It’s much different than the standard playoff format that we are used to in the NBA, at least for the beginning rounds. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is a primer for the upcoming World Cup, specially tuned for Utah Jazz players participating in the cup.

Schedule and Format

The 32 countries who qualified to compete were placed in eight groups during the Official Draw held in mid-March.