Néstor “Ché” García makes the Dominican Republic roster official to face Brazil
The Dominican Republic national basketball team is preparing for a crucial challenge in the fourth qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The tricolor team will face the undefeated Brazilian squad this Thursday in a match that promises intensity and a high level of competition.
The matchup will take place at the Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, located in the city of Brasilia, at 7:10 PM (Dominican time). The Dominican team arrives at this engagement with a 4-2 record, while the Brazilians maintain a perfect 6-0 record, which adds a significant level of difficulty for those coached by Néstor “Ché” García.
The 12 warriors chosen by “Ché” García
For this international commitment, strategist Néstor “Ché” García has defined a competitive roster composed of twelve players ready to defend the national colors. The selected roster is made up of the following athletes:
- Andrés Feliz
- Jean Montero
- David Jones
- Joel Soriano
- Ángel Luis Delgado
- Andersson García
- Juan Guerrero
- Jhery Matos
- Ángel Núñez
- Richard Bautista
- Luis David Montero
- Luis Santos
The coaching staff led by García will have the support of assistants David Díaz, Abraham Disla, and Sergio Jiménez, who, together with the medical and operational team, seek to ensure success in this qualifying stage.
Schedule and road to the World Cup
After the duel on Brazilian soil, the national team will return to Santo Domingo to continue with its schedule. Next Monday, October 31, the Dominican team will host Chile at the Arena BanReservas Profesor Virgilio Travieso Soto, in a match scheduled for 8:10 at night.
As part of the activities prior to the meeting in Brazil, the Dominican delegation paid a courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Brasilia, where they were received by Ambassador Robert Miky Takata Pimentel. This gesture of diplomatic support reaffirms the country’s commitment to its athletes in international arenas.
The Dominican Republic is in Group E, a highly competitive bracket alongside Brazil, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, and the United States. The goal is clear: to position themselves among the best on the continent to secure one of the seven tickets available for the 2027 World Cup.
