FIBA World Cup

AMMAN — Jordan hosts India on Thursday as Round 2 Asian qualifiers for FIBA's 2023 Basketball World Cup tips off with 12 teams fighting for six remaining ...

After inconsistent results in World Cup qualifiers, last month’s performance at the FIBA Asia Cup, was impressive. Eight nations from Asia and Oceania will join the 32-country 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup field that will take place from August 25 to September 10, 2023. Japan and the Philippines qualify as hosts while third host Indonesia did not make it to the FIBA Asia Cup quarters and failed to qualify.

TIM REYNOLDS. LAS VEGAS — There is no roster of players. No schedule for games, either. USA Basketball hasn't even qualified for next year's World Cup yet, ...

"A great responsibility, to play as hard as we can, to play the right way, and the reason we have to do that is because the big team has got to qualify. Getting the Americans into the World Cup is a task that has largely fallen on the shoulders of Jim Boylen, who will coach the US again in these next two games; he's gone 5-1 in three qualifying windows to this point. Kerr's Golden State Warriors, the reigning NBA champions — with four titles in the past eight seasons — are the epitome of what Ford talks about when discussing the evolution of the pro game, relying on 3-pointers, movement and spacing to win. "That's the last thing for his career. None of the players who will be in uniform on Thursday — names like David Stockton, Mac McClung and Langston Galloway — were there when the Americans finished seventh at the last World Cup. It was a logical progression for Kerr to take over for Popovich. But the international game has stayed the physical way." After this window, the next round of qualifying games is in November. It's not the Olympics and won't get the same attention, yet is a major priority for the Americans especially since the US finished seventh — the senior national team's worst showing ever at a major international event — at the most recent World Cup in China three years ago. "You never want to feel like you need it," said Sean Ford, the US men's national team director. Not that we've been arrogant or disrespectful to our opponents, but it's just a reminder that we've got to keep working and not take it for granted." "And, you know, it doesn't hurt to have that and be reminded of it.

As FIBA World Cup qualifiers open, the U.S. aims to qualify for the 2023 tournament and improve on a 7th-place showing in 2019.

“A great responsibility, to play as hard as we can, to play the right way, and the reason we have to do that is because the big team has got to qualify. Getting the Americans into the World Cup is a task that has largely fallen on the shoulders of Jim Boylen, who will coach the U.S. Jokes aside, this is serious business for the U.S. as an assistant under then-coach Gregg Popovich for both of the last two major tournaments; the seventh-place showing in China, then the gold medal at the Tokyo Games last summer. It was a logical progression for Kerr to take over for Popovich. None of the players who will be in uniform on Thursday — names like David Stockton, Mac McClung and Langston Galloway — were there when the Americans finished seventh at the last World Cup. But the international game has stayed the physical way.” It’s not the Olympics and won’t get the same attention, yet is a major priority for the Americans especially since the U.S. “You never want to feel like you need it,” said Sean Ford, the U.S. After this window, the next round of qualifying games is in November. But they are the ones tasked with doing the actual qualifying and giving the Americans a chance to erase the disappointment over finishing seventh. “And, you know, it doesn’t hurt to have that and be reminded of it.

MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas 2013-14 squad and Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray have been picked as local ambassadors by the Samahang Basketbol ...

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MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and the members of the Gilas Pilipinas 2013-14 will serve as local ambassadors for the country's ...

“The next big event will be the draw that will happen in April. “I’m hoping that next year, all the Filipinos will become one and give our support to our players. The SBP will also announce the next phase of ticket sales, including special packages, soon. Now, we’re here to support and to be there for our team next year.“ “I think it’s really the pride that is overflowing from our kababayans (countrymen) when we see each other excel, and what more so in the state of sports and in basketball. It’s an opportunity for us to share our experience when we were there, battling for our country,” Tenorio said.

The Filipina beauty queen expressed her excitement to join former Gilas Pilipinas standouts Jeff Chan, Gary David, Larry Fonacier,and LA Tenorio as ambassadors ...

So I really love the opportunity that’s been given to us, to really have this platform, and to show that the game is something to be passionate about,” added Gray. “I think it’s great that we’ve tapped local ambassadors who are players themselves because it’s in knowing their stories, in how they began, and how the dream developed. “We have those avenues that make you so proud to see your country being represented.

Catriona Gray and former Gilas stars LA Tenorio, Larry Fonacier, Jeff Chan and Gary David join SBP officials at the start of the one-year countdown to the Fiba ...

Its time for us to share also our experience when we were playing back for the country. And a lot these guys playing now for our team were cheering for us,” said the Barangay Ginebra guard. Before when we were playing back in 2014 in the World Cup, I’m sure you guys are cheering for us. “Now it’s our time to give back. Panlilio, vice president Ricky Vargas, executive director Sonny Barrios, and Executive Director of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 David Crocker. “It really reminds of that feeling of support that I had when I also represented our country on the international stage and now being able to not only represent the Philippines once again in this capacity, but to also encourage our countrymen to express their support and love for our athletes as they go out there and represent and really carry high the Philippine flag in the arena of sports because it brings so much pride and joy,” added Gray.

The SBP will have the help of a beauty queen and some iconic athletes in its campaign to promote the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

For the former Gilas players, being named ambassadors is an opportunity for them to return the love and support that they received during their historic run in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship. "Now, it's our time to give back. She's such a model for people to aspire, and do well, as a Filipina," he added.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and members of the famed Gilas Pilipinas 2014 World Cup were introduced as local ambassadors of the 2023 FIBA World Cup during ...

Now, it’s our time to give time for us to share our experience,” said Tenorio who was then joined by the likes of Marc Pingris, June Mar Fajardo, Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel de Ocampo, Paul Lee and Andray Blatche in the national team. Before when we were playing back in 2014, I’m sure everyone was cheering for us and these guys, who are playing with our team, are cheering for us. I really look forward to welcoming the world’s eyes and visitors here to the Philippines, I know we will have a celebration like no other,” she added.

Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray wants to show visiting teams in the 2023 FIBA World Cup that 'there are no better fans than here in the Philippines'

Now, it is our time to give back.” – Rappler.com We’re thankful for the opportunity,” said Tenorio I know that we will have a celebration like no other.”

Former Miss Universe Catriona Gray was formally named by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as one of its local ambassadors for the upcoming 2023 ...

“I hope that we can use the platform to share everything that there is to love about our country of the Philippines. The 28-year-old Filipino-Australian model has emerged as a global icon and is also known by many as a youth ambassador and arts advocate. “I think it’s really the pride that is overflowing from our kababayans when we see each other excel, and what more so in the stage of sports and in basketball,” she said.

Gilas Pilipinas 2014 World Cup members Larry Fonacier, LA Tenorio, Jeff Chan and Gary David along with Ms. Universe 2018 Catriona Gray were introduced as ...

I thought nga tapos na yung journey when we finished but ngayon there’s a continuation of that journey and we’re excited na we can share our experience off the court and just really help in any way we can of being ambassadors,” echoed Fonacier. I really look forward to welcoming the world’s eyes and visitors here to the Philippines, I know we will have a celebration like no other,” she added. Universe 2018 Catriona Gray were introduced as local ambassadors of the 2023 World Cup during the One Year to Go Media Conference at the TV5 Media Center on Thursday, Aug.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray hopes to bring more audience and inspire people as one of the local ambassadors in the Fiba World Cup 2023.

What are the important things to her — children, and more importantly being proud to be a Filipino and really being high on Philippines and she’s such a model for people to aspire and do well as a Filipino can,” Panlilio said. “You heard her today, she’s such an inspiration and her perspective is very different, very deep and you can see the purpose of what she wants to do. “It’s just one of those avenues that makes you so proud of seeing your country being represented in any sport really.

MANILA – The first Gilas Pilipinas squad made up of players from the Philippine Basketball Association has been named among the Philippine ambassadors for ...

"A lot of these guys who are playing now for our team, they were cheering for us. "We're just very happy and honored to be part of this big event a year from now. MANILA – The first Gilas Pilipinas squad made up of players from the Philippine Basketball Association has been named among the Philippine ambassadors for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and members of the fabled 2014 Gilas Pilipinas squad have been tapped as local ambassadors for the country's co-hosting of ...

The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup will tip off on Aug. Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 25) - Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and members of the fabled 2014 Gilas Pilipinas squad have been tapped as local ambassadors for the country's co-hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup next year. Catriona Gray, ex-Gilas players named PH ambassadors for FIBA World Cup

Jordan Clarkson sees his sizzling FIBA debut go down the drain as Lebanon pulls away in the final minute to beat Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian ...

Ravena 2, Parks 0, Tamayo 0, Oftana 0. Dwight Ramos backstopped Clarkson in the loss with all-around numbers of 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 steals, while Sotto put up 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Arakji finished with 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 assists, capping his big time performance with a personal 7-0 run in the final minutes as Lebanon protected its home turf at the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex.

Errors and turnovers proved difficult to overcome for the Philippines against a tough Lebanon matchup.

"We suffered at the beginning," El Hajj said. "The 21 turnovers was really the big difference in this ballgame, and that's just the result of us not yet as familiar with each other as we'd like to be," Reyes said. It's hard to win when you have 20-plus turnovers in a game like this especially with the home crowd behind them." Just a tough one tonight." But he had just five points in the fourth, three coning off free throws in the last 12 seconds, as the Cedars did a good job getting the ball out of his hands. We battled and we battled hard and competed." The MVP of last month's FIBA Asia Cup Arakji bucked a slow start and took over at the end. Gilas got off to a hot start and took an early 19-9 lead. "Well, we knew it was gonna be a tough game," Gilas coach Chot Reyes said. The Cedars took advantage, posting a 22-13 edge in points off turnovers. We controlled the game after 15 minutes, and we were lucky at the end to finish the game winning." The game went back and forth in the fourth period, with Gilas even surging ahead 75-71 after trailing by five.

Forwards Domantas Sabonis and Chimezie Metu and center Alex Len will all be leading their respective teams in qualifier matches this August and September in ...

Sabonis has been leading Lithuania’s World Cup qualification efforts throughout the summer. 26, Aug. Forwards Domantas Sabonis and Chimezie Metu and center Alex Len will all be leading their respective teams in qualifier matches this August and September in anticipation of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

WAEL Arakji reminded everyone why he's the Asian MVP, nailing the final seven points as Lebanon survived a tough stand from Gilas Pilipinas, 85-81, ...

Dwight Ramos also had a big game for Gilas with 18 points, 10 boards, six steals, and two assists. Ravena 2, Tamayo 0, Parks 0, Oftana 0. [ Jordan Clarkson](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/jordan-clarkson-scores-18-for-gilas-against-lebanon-a2437-20220826) who led the Philippines with 27 points, seven assists, and six rebounds as the naturalized player for Gilas. [Gilas Pilipinas](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/), 85-81, on Friday in the [2023 Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/) at Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex in Zouk Mikael. The hero of Lebanon's surprise runner-up finish at the last Fiba Asia Cup led the Cedars with 24 points on 10-of-11 shooting from the free throw line, including the last pair with 5.3 seconds much to the delight of the home crowd. [Clarkson highlights 18-point first half with trey at the buzzer](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/jordan-clarkson-scores-18-for-gilas-against-lebanon-a2437-20220826)]

In Group F, Behnam Yakhchali dropped 30 points as Iran staved off Japan, 79-68 at Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran. Hamed Haddadi added 13 points and 10 rebounds ...

The Tall Blacks are now 5-0 in Group E. Amin Abu Hawwas chipped in 16 points, as Ahmad Al Dwairi had 11 points, 12 rebounds, three assists, and three blocks for the Falcons, which improved to 3-2. Shea Ili led the five players to score in double figures for New Zealand with his 14 points, eight assists, and four rebounds in the win.