2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year Jordan Clarkson and Six-time PBA Most Valuable Player Junemar Fajardo lead the final 12-man roster of Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas released on Wednesday, August 23, the line-up of the Philippines that also includes Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo, Japeth Aguilar, Rhenz Abando, RR Pogoy, AJ Edu, CJ Perez, and Kiefer Ravena.
The 19th FIBA World Cup, co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, kicks off on Friday, August 25.
The Filipinos begin their campaign in the tournament against Dominican Republic, headlined by 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Karl-Antony Towns, on the opening day in the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Gilas Pilipinas will seek to take big wins against Angola on Sunday, August 27, and Italy on Tuesday, August 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City in the first round of the competition.
