Could Kendrick Nunn be participating in the 2027 FIBA World Cup? While a call-up to Team USA seems highly improbable, the 2025 Euroleague MVP might represent another nation. After being courted by both Turkey and Greece, reports from Sport24 indicate that Nunn is expected to commit to the Qatar national team, the host country for the upcoming tournament.
To secure his commitment, the Gulf nation’s basketball federation is reportedly prepared to offer the point guard $10 million, according to SDNA. This strategy is familiar to Qatar, particularly recalling their experience when they hosted the 2015 Handball World Championship. With a roster featuring numerous naturalized players, the handball team reached the final, where they were ultimately defeated by experienced opponents with a score of 22-25.
By acquiring the services of one of the Euroleague’s top players, who has continued to perform exceptionally well this season (averaging 18.3 points and 3.5 assists in the competition), the Qatari Basketball Federation hopes to achieve similar success to their handball counterparts.
Kendrick Nunn: Qatar’s Potential Point Guard for the 2027 FIBA World Cup?
Speculation surrounds Kendrick Nunn potentially joining Qatar’s national team as a naturalized player for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Learn about the reported deal and Qatar’s history with naturalized athletes.
