The four-time defending champions advanced to the quarter-finals with a 103-60 win at the Union Athletic Club in Santa Fe.

It sets up an encounter with Croatia, who defeated Egypt 68-55 in their round-of-16 tie.

After a tight first quarter in which they built just a 24-18 lead, the US took control of the game with a 30-13 second quarter that saw them force nine turnovers and shoot 12-of-18 from the field.

Their 23-point lead had increased to 43 by the end of the contest with the Dominican Republic unable to find a way back. 

"Dominican Republic came out really aggressive," Don Showalter, the US’ head coach, said.

"Their determination and energy level was really good to start the game.

"We probably didn’t quite match that the first four or five minutes, but as the game went on, we took control and did a really nice job."

The winner of the match between the US and Croatia will face either Australia or Canada in the semi-finals.

Australia overcame Mali 74-65 today, while Canada beat the Philippines 102-62.

Turkey, the 2016 runners-up, are also through to the last eight thanks to an 87-68 win over Serbia.

Standing between them and a place in the last four are France, who defeated New Zealand 88-48.

The one other quarter-final pits Puerto Rico against Montenegro.

The Puerto Ricans overcame China 81-64 prior to Montenegro beating hosts Argentina 73-60.

All four quarter-final matches are scheduled to take place on Friday (July 6). 

They will be followed by the semi-finals on Saturday (July 7) before the final is held on Sunday (July 8).