Philippines announces final 12-man roster for FIBA World Cup / News - Basketnews.com

Jordan Clarkson headlines the Philippines' roster for FIBA World Cup 2023 at home.

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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be held in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The latter nation and one of three host countries has announced its final 12-man roster for the tournament.

Philippines / Schedule

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"More than anything, it's [going to be] the players who we feel would give us the best chance to pull off a victory," coach Chot Reyes said.

Utah JazzguardJordan Clarkson is headlining the roster. It will be the second summer when Clarkson plays for the Gilas Pilipinas.

He averaged 25.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 6.5 assists over two games with the national team in August 2022 during the World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Big man prospect Kai Sotto is also on the final list.

The Philippines will play in World Cup's Group A alongside Angola, Italy, and the Dominican Republic in Manila, the Philippines.

The World Cup starts on August 25th.

Philippines 12-man roster

4 Kiefer Ravena PG 183 cm 82 kg 29 yo 6 Jordan Clarkson PG, SG 191 cm 82 kg 31 yo 8 Scottie Thompson PG 182 cm 82 kg 30 yo 10 Rhenz Joseph Abando SG 188 cm 71 kg 25 yo 11 Kai Sotto C 216 cm 21 yo 13 Jamie Malonzo SF 201 cm 95 kg 27 yo 14 A. J. Edu PF 208 cm 102 kg 23 yo 15 June Mar Fajardo C 208 cm 122 kg 33 yo 16 Roger Ray Pogoy SG, SF 188 cm 82 kg 31 yo 17 C.J. Perez SG, SF 188 cm 84 kg 29 yo 24 Dwight Ramos PG 193 cm 25 yo 25 Japeth Aguilar PF 205 cm 102 kg 36 yo Chot Reyes Head Coach Like what we are doing? You can express your gratitude here.