Team USA Retains Top FIBA Ranking Despite Disappointing Fourth Place Finish

Germany won the 2023 FIBA World Cup and jumped from 11th to 3rd in the rankings.
Spain dropped from 1st to 2nd in the rankings after losing to Team USA in friendlies.
Team USA failed to medal but remained atop the FIBA rankings due to past consistency.
Canada won bronze at the World Cup and climbed from 15th to 6th in the rankings.
LeBron James plans to play for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics.