The 2024 edition of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup promises to be an unforgettable event with the representation of all FIBA regions and the presence of a great legend like Stephon Marbury, who will serve as the tournament's ambassador.

The thirty-fourth edition of the tournament will take place from 12-15 September, and Marbury will be attending the first edition of the competition to feature clubs from all five FIBA regions.

Marbury, a bronze medallist with Team USA at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens and a two-time NBA All-Star, will be the ambassador for the second (of three) intercontinental tournaments to be held in Singapore.

The former American point guard played thirteen seasons in the NBA and seven more in the Chinese league. He currently coaches the Beijing Royal Fighters in the Chinese Basketball Association, which keeps him closely tied to Asia.

"I am honoured to be entrusted with the role of ambassador for such a unique competition steeped in basketball history," said Marbury.

"The FIBA Intercontinental Cup is a celebration of the growth of our sport on a global scale. With teams from all FIBA regions, including Oceania, competing for the first time, we are guaranteed some exciting games and I believe the fans are in for a treat," said the former New Jersey Nets and Phoenix Suns player (with whom he had the honour of being an All-Star in 2000 and 2003 respectively).

"I look forward to seeing how each continental champion will bring their unique basketball culture, style and philosophy to the tournament, and what better place to compete than in multicultural Singapore. This is what we mean by basketball's ability to unite people and break down barriers," said the newly appointed ambassador.

Commenting on basketball in host country Singapore, the former NBA star said, "I hear that basketball is growing in the community in Singapore and a lot of effort has been put into developing the sport. I am really looking forward to spending time with young people while I am in Singapore for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup. I hope my trip can serve as an inspiration for the next generation of basketball players."

Kallang Alive Sport Management, the organisers of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup, announced that fans will have the opportunity to enjoy the best FIBA basketball in the world with free entry to all games on the first day of the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2024, followed by affordable prices.

In addition to the tournament, the FIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place for the first time on 14 September. USA's Reggie Miller and Serbia's Predrag Stojakovic headline the 2024 class, which also includes former players Miao Lijie of China, Danira Nakic-Bilic of Croatia, Kirk Samuel Penney of New Zealand, Romain Sato of the Central African Republic, Skaidrite Smildzina-Budovska of Latvia and Italian-American coach Dan Peterson.

The teams:

The reigning NBL champions, the Tasmania JackJumpers, will be the first team from Oceania to compete in the tournament.

The inaugural winners of the Basketball Champions League Asia, Al Riyadi of Lebanon, will represent Asia.

Unicaja of Spain (winners of the Basketball Champions League), Petro de Luanda of Angola (winners of the Basketball Africa League), Quimsa of Argentina (winners of the Basketball Champions League Americas) and NBA G League United will complete the six-team field in Southeast Asia.

Groups:

Group A: Unicaja; Petro de Luanda; Al Riyadi

Group B: Quimsa; NBA G League United; Tasmania JackJumpers