Texas Legends Forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl Named to USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team

Robinson-Earl to represent USA Basketball in February 2026 qualifying games.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Frisco, Texas native Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, a forward for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League, has been selected to represent USA Basketball on the February 2026 USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team. Robinson-Earl is returning to USA Basketball after previously earning gold medals with the U18 and U19 national teams.

Why it matters

Robinson-Earl's selection to the USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team is a significant milestone in his basketball career, showcasing his talent and development as a player on the international stage. His inclusion on the national team also highlights the growing pipeline of talent coming out of the NBA G League.

The details

During the 2025-26 NBA G League season, Robinson-Earl has earned NBA call-ups with both the Indiana Pacers and the Dallas Mavericks. In 17 games with the Legends, he is averaging 18.7 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while shooting 55.0% from the field and 93.1% from the free-throw line.

  • USA Basketball will hold training camp in Oceanside, California from Feb. 20–25 before hosting the Dominican Republic on Feb. 26 (10 p.m. ET) and Mexico on March 1 (7 p.m. ET) at Frontwave Arena.
  • The United States enters Window 2 of qualifying with a 2–0 record and sits atop Group A as it continues its pursuit of one of seven FIBA Americas berths in the 2027 FIBA Men's World Cup in Doha, Qatar.

The players

Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

A forward for the Texas Legends in the NBA G League who has been selected to represent USA Basketball on the February 2026 USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team.

USA Basketball

The national governing body for basketball in the United States, responsible for selecting and managing the USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team.

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The takeaway

Robinson-Earl's selection to the USA Men's World Cup Qualifying Team is a testament to his hard work and development as a player, and showcases the growing pipeline of talent coming out of the NBA G League. His inclusion on the national team will be an exciting opportunity for him to represent his country on the international stage.