Four Former College Stars Battle for World Cup Qualification | Nebraska Cornhuskers Basketball News

Four former college basketball stars are back on the global stage, battling for FIBA World Cup 2027 qualification in high-stakes qualifiers. Rienk Mast returns to the Netherlands after a strong NBA Summer League, while Thorir Thorbjarnarson, Keisei Tominaga, and Tai Webster — all active in July’s qualifiers — push hard for their nations. Tominaga leads Japan’s relentless campaign with six appearances, and Webster helps New Zealand secure its spot after years away. Iceland and the Netherlands sit fifth in tight European groups, while Japan sits second and New Zealand fourth in Asia. These athletes, once teammates in college, now carry their countries’ hopes — proving that international competition is where their fire burns brightest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c3e4a954275312b8