China loads up to take on the world

Cup countdown begins in earnest as CBA standouts answer national call

With the dust settled on the domestic league, it's time to jostle for national glory as the Chinese Basketball Association announced a 20-player training camp roster to prepare for the home World Cup.

The CBA capped its 2018-19 season last week with Guangdong's 4-0 sweep over Xinjiang to claim the franchise's ninth league title, but hoops fever keeps heating up as a group of league standouts have been summoned to stand tall for Team Dragon at the FIBA World Cup this fall.