From August 25 to September 10, the 19th edition of the FIBA World Cup will be held for the first time in three host countries: the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
The Philippines is hosting the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time in 45 years.
The Philippines will host the USA, Serbia, Lithuania, and Greece, as four of the world's top 10 teams will be on Philippine soil for the Group Phase of the global meet.
The FIBA World Cup draw, which pits Gilas against Italy and Dominican Republic, 'might have been better for Gilas,' says Chot.
Angola, the Dominican Republic, Italy, South Sudan, China, Puerto Rico, Jordan, New Zealand, Egypt, Mexico, and Montenegro are also competing in the Philippines.
The games will be held at Pasay City's SM Mall of Asia Arena and Quezon City's Smart Araneta Coliseum.
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