Gilas Pilipinas to play familiar foes in Fiba Asia Cup

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Gilas Pilipinas guard Dwight Ramos during the game against South Korea

Gilas Pilipinas guard Dwight Ramos throughout a recreation in opposition to South Korea. Picture from Fiba

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines might be dealing with acquainted foes within the group stage of the 2022 Fiba Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Gilas Pilipinas was drawn into Group D together with New Zealand, Lebanon, and India for the continental event that might be performed from July 12 to 24 at Istora Gelora Bung Karno.

New Zealand is the highest-rated crew within the group at No. 27 on the earth whereas the Philippines is six rungs down at no. 33.

Lebanon ranks No. 55 on the earth whereas India is at No. 80.

Apparently, the Philippines might be dealing with off in opposition to New Zealand and India within the February window of the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Sensible Araneta Coliseum.

Australia leads Group A together with host Indonesia, Jordan and Saudi Arabia whereas China, South Korea, Taiwan and Bahrain are in Group B.

Iran, Japan, Kazakhstan and Syria, in the meantime, make up Group C.

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