# Bahamas Basketball Heads to World Cup | College Basketball News

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Published: 2026-07-11T00:41:40+00:00
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The Bahamas men’s basketball team is advancing to the next round of FIBA World Cup qualifiers after a dominant 49-point win over Jamaica, securing their spot thanks to strong point differential despite a loss to Puerto Rico. Led by new head coach Mikhail McLean—also an assistant at Kentucky—the squad features NBA stars Buddy Hield and Eric Gordon, aiming for the 2027 World Cup in Qatar and beyond. McLean, who helped the team nearly qualify for the 2020 Olympics as an assistant, now steers them toward Olympic dreams. They’ll face tough competition in Group 2, including Canada, Uruguay, and Argentina, with six crucial games leading up to February 2027. To qualify, they must finish top three or be the best fourth-place team across two groups—a tall task, but with elite talent and coaching, they’re ready to rise. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/916be8e3d2d822cf

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