The Philippines will likely be joined by Italy, Dominican Republic, and Angola within the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The draw was held on Saturday on the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The host Philippines is included in Group A, whereas there will likely be eight teams with 4 groups every from 32 nations.
#FIBAWC draw outcomes @gmasportsph pic.twitter.com/9CR8B8Ocou
— JK Carandang (@jk_carandang) April 29, 2023
The United States may also play their group stage matches within the nation as a part of Group C, which additionally consists of Greece, New Zealand, and Jordan.
Serbia (Group B) and Lithuania (Group D) had been additionally drawn to teams set to play in Manila.
Slovenia, in the meantime, will play in Group F in Japan whereas Group H’s Canada could have their group matches in Indonesia.
Basketball legends Luis Scola and Dirk Nowitzki led the draw correct.
The Philippines, alongside Japan and Indonesia, will host the most important basketball occasion of the 12 months. The World Cup will likely be performed from August 25 to September 10.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
