Three Nebraska players compete in FIBA Asian qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 10:15 AM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
Three former Nebraska basketball players participated in the first round of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers over the weekend. Jack McVeigh contributed 14 points in Australia's dominant 124-52 victory over Guam. Keisei Tominaga scored seven points for Japan in a 92-73 win against China, while Tai Webster added 12 points for New Zealand in a thrilling 106-102 double-overtime win over the Philippines. Upcoming games feature New Zealand hosting Guam and Australia facing the Philippines.
- •Jack McVeigh scored 14 points for Australia against Guam.
- •Keisei Tominaga netted seven points for Japan versus China.
- •Tai Webster posted 12 points in New Zealand's overtime win over the Philippines.
- •Upcoming matches include New Zealand vs. Guam and Australia vs. Philippines.
- 10:15 AMYahoo Sports — Three Nebraska men's basketball players play in FIBA Asian qualifiers
"Three former Nebraska basketball players played a role in trying to qualify for a major international tournament.
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