U.S. avoids top teams in FIBA World Cup group play

The United States will face Greece, New Zealand and Jordan in group play of the FIBA World Cup this summer as Team USA seeks to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The draw, held Saturday, was favorable for the U.S., which will avoid the world's top teams in the opening round of the 32-nation tournament.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokoumpo has yet to confirm whether he'll play for Greece, though he has expressed