LUBBOCK, TX — Texas Tech will be well represented at the 2025 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in Lausanne, Switzerland, with guard Christian Anderson competing for Germany and head coach Grant McCasland serving as an assistant for Team USA. The 16-team international tournament runs from June 28 to July 6, beginning with group play before shifting to the knockout rounds.
Anderson, a rising sophomore, is coming off a standout freshman campaign for the Red Raiders in which he earned All-Big 12 Freshman Team honors, averaging 10.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game. The Atlanta native holds dual citizenship—his father is originally from Germany—and is ranked the second-best prospect in the tournament by FIBA. Anderson previously led Germany to the FIBA U18 EuroBasket title in 2023, earning All-Tournament Team honors after averaging 20.3 points and 5.0 assists.
“Representing Germany and having an opportunity to win it in Switzerland is exciting,” Anderson said. “Since I have a unique opportunity to play on both sides of the world, it's going to feel familiar from a competition standpoint as I have faced most elite players worldwide at that age."
Germany will compete in Group B alongside Canada, China, and Slovenia, while Team USA is in Group D with Australia, Cameroon, and France. The group stage begins Saturday, June 28, with Germany facing Slovenia at 7:30 a.m. CST, followed by Team USA vs. Australia at 10:15 a.m. CST. All games will be streamed live for free on FIBA’s YouTube channel, with live stats available on the tournament homepage.
McCasland, entering his third season at Texas Tech, is serving as a Team USA assistant for the second straight summer. He helped the U.S. win the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup and led Texas Tech to an Elite Eight appearance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament. In May, McCasland signed a six-year contract extension through the 2030–31 season.
FIBA U19 World Cup Schedule
Saturday, June 28
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Germany vs. Slovenia — 7:30 a.m. YouTube Stream
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USA vs. Australia — 10:15 a.m. YouTube Stream
Sunday, June 29
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Germany vs. China — 4:45 a.m. YouTube Stream
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USA vs. France — 1:00 p.m. YouTube Stream
Tuesday, July 1
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Germany vs. Canada — 7:30 a.m. YouTube Stream
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USA vs. Cameroon — 10:15 a.m. YouTube Stream
The Round of 16 begins July 2, followed by the quarterfinals on July 4, semifinals on July 5, and the championship game on July 6.
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