Italy’s ahead Simone Fontecchio is raring to see Utah Jazz teammate Jordan Clarkson on the court docket once more, this time although, as a foe.
The NBA stars will probably be on the other sides of the court docket when Italy and the Philippines slug it out within the group phases of the 2023 FIBA World Cup right here, and the 27-year-old Italian baller is aware of their looming reunion on the court docket goes to be an thrilling one.
“I love JC. He’s a great guy and can’t wait to see him on the court and [I] can’t wait to see how the people will cheer for him. The Philippines is a big fan of his so it’ll be fun,” Fontecchio stated following their follow on the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday.
Italy’s Simone Fontecchio says he can’t wait to face his Utah Jazz teammate Jordan Clarkson and the Philippines within the World Cup.
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Jordan Clarkson banners the 12-man roster of Gilas Pilipinas for the World Cup.
“We didn’t have the chance to speak after the draws, but he definitely told me how much he cares about playing for the Philippines and how much he cares about playing in this World Cup.”
Compared to the underdogs Filipinos, Italy is coming into the World Cup as one of many fancied groups. They swept their tuneups for the worldwide cagefest, beating the likes of New Zealand, Greece, Puerto Rico, Serbia, China, and Brazil in friendlies earlier than they flew to Manila on Tuesday.
Italy, who ranks tenth on the earth, is seeking to enhance their tenth place end from the earlier version.
Regardless, Fontecchio careworn competing on the World Cup is simply as significant to him and Clarkson.
“I think it means a lot for him as much as it means a lot for me. It’s gonna be exciting.”
Gilas and Italy will tackle one another on the ultimate day of their group stage marketing campaign on August 29. Before that, the Filipinos will face the Dominican Republic on the twenty fifth earlier than Angola on the twenty seventh.
Italy, in the meantime, will open the World Cup video games within the Philippines after they play Angola on Friday, then the Dominicans on the twenty seventh.
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