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Kennedy Chandler, Team USA advance to World Cup semifinals

Tennessee incoming freshman Kennedy Chandler and USA Basketball’s U19 World Cup Team has advanced to the semifinals in Latvia.

Team USA (5-0) defeated Senegal, 83-53, Friday, earning a berth in the semifinals. Team USA will play Canada on Saturday at 11 a.m. EDT.

ESPN+ will broadcast the game.

Chandler played 16 minutes and scored eight points against Senegal. He recorded three steals for Team USA, which opened a 32-14 lead in the first quarter.

Team USA is led by TCU head coach Jamie Dixon. Team USA has recorded tournament wins over South Korea, Mali, Australia and Turkey.

5-star point guard Kennedy Chandler commits to the Vols