Team USA hoops to play in Houston before heading to Brazil

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The U.S. Olympic men's basketball team will play in Houston on its way to Rio.

No formal announcement has been made yet but the USA Basketball website lists an Aug. 1 game vs. Nigeria with a link to buy tickets on the Toyota Center website.

An NBA official said this week an official announcement on the game is expected soon.

All the U.S. Olympic teams are stopping in Houston on the way to Rio. The U.S. Olympic Committee's team processing setup will be in Houston. Athletes will get uniforms, credentials, etc. before heading to Brazil.

Opening Ceremonies are Aug. 5.

The U.S. men's roster isn't set yet. Rockets guard James Harden and center Dwight Howard are among the 30 finalists for the 12-man team.