FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will have new individual award / News - Basketnews.com

FIBA announced that during FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, players born in 2002 or later will compete for the first-ever Rising Star Award.

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The most exciting young players of theFIBA Basketball World Cup 2023will have a chance to make history as the first-ever winner of the prestigious Wanda Rising Star Award.

The newly launched accolade byFIBA's Global Partner, Wanda Group, will play an exciting role in showcasing and rewarding the most promising and impactful young player of the flagship men's tournament.

With a surplus of talent waiting to step out in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia when the tournament tips off on Friday, August 25, there is likely to be fierce competition contention.

The selection criteria for the Wanda Rising Star Award is that candidates must be 21 years old or younger (born in 2002 or after) and play a minimum of 4 games in the competition. Candidates will be selected based on individual performances and the wider impact on their respective teams.

A shortlist of candidates will be announced on September 4, before the start of the Final Phase, with the final selection being made by a combination of media voting and an expert FIBA panel.

The Wanda Rising Star Award winner will be presented with the award in a special ceremony at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 in Manila.

Dr. Chenggen Hu, General Manager of Wanda Sports Group International Business Department, said: "Reflecting on our long-term strategic partnership with FIBA, it's exciting to be able to look ahead by promoting the best young players who could become the biggest stars at future tournaments.

"We are proud to be able to play our part in providing this Wanda Rising Star Award and especially with so much anticipation and attention around what promises to be the biggest FIBA Basketball World Cup in history."

Frank Leenders, FIBA Media and Marketing Services Director General, added: "We're delighted to introduce this new award with a valued FIBA Global Partner such as Wanda as it demonstrates how our joint focus on promoting basketball globally, which includes supporting the all-important next generation.

"This award will be something that further raises the profile of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and I am sure fans and the media will enjoy debating who deserves to take the honor for the first time."

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