Essentia® Water Named Official Water Partner of USA Basketball

31 August 2026

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Aug. 31, 2026) -- USA Basketball announced today a multiyear partnership introducing Essentia® Water, the No. 1 ionized alkaline water*, as the Official Water Partner of USA Basketball.

The partnership reflects Essentia’s commitment to basketball as a powerful cultural platform and reinforces the brand’s role in supporting athletes, fans and communities through premium, supercharged hydration.

“We are thrilled to welcome Essentia to the USA Basketball family and are grateful for their commitment to supporting USA Basketball across all areas of our business,” said Jim Tooley, USA Basketball CEO. “Along with Essentia, we share a commitment to supporting the basketball community at large. Our goal is to grow the game of basketball at the national team and grassroots levels, while also supporting athletes, coaches, parents and young professionals off the court as well.”

As part of the partnership, Essentia will have a presence across USA Basketball's marquee events and programs, both on and off the court. The brand will activate around key moments throughout the year, including men’s, women’s and 3x3 national team activity, USA Basketball 3X Nationals, the USA Basketball Showcase, and select fan-facing activations. Additionally, Essentia will support the USA Basketball Junior National Team program, the Nike Hoop Summit, Women in the Game, the U.S. Open Basketball Championships and more.

"At Essentia, we believe achievement starts with supercharged hydration at a pH of 9.5+ , giving people the foundation they need to push themselves, break boundaries and perform at their absolute best," said Katharine Weiss, director of marketing for Essentia. "Becoming the Official Water of USA Basketball is a monumental moment for our brand, aligning our mission with athletes who continually redefine what's possible on the global stage."

The USA Basketball men’s, women’s and 3x3 national teams will be in action over the next several weeks, with Essentia helping to supercharge competitive excellence on and off the court.

The USA Women’s National Team will compete for a fifth consecutive FIBA Women’s World Cup gold medal when the World Cup tips off on Sept. 4 from Berlin. Essentia will support USA Basketball’s storytelling efforts across the tournament.

The USA Men’s World Cup Qualifying Team will host Colombia on tonight at 7 p.m. ET in Washington D.C. as the second game of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Window 4.

Team Miami and Team Phoenix continue action on the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit, with USA Basketball hosting the FIBA 3x3 Phoenix Challenger (men’s) Sept. 19-20 in Glendale, Arizona.

Also this fall, Essentia will activate at Women in the Game on Oct. 4 in Los Angeles as well as USA Basketball Coach Academies in Atlanta and New York.

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About USA Basketball
USA Basketball, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024, is the National Governing Body for the sport of basketball in the United States. As the recognized governing body by the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC), USA Basketball is responsible for the selection and training of USA teams that compete in FIBA-sponsored basketball competitions and select national events, and for the development of youth basketball initiatives addressing player development, coach education and safety. To learn more, click here.

USA Basketball Contacts:
Renee Felton, Michael Terry, Justin Trujillo and Alex Brady.

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