FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw completed
The highly anticipated FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Draw has concluded at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, with all 32 nations now aware of who they will face at the flagship event.
Laying out the pathway for all teams in their journey to be crowned champions, it has further intensified the excitement ahead of the 19th edition of the prestigious tournament, which will take place from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia.
On stage to assist with the draw were Argentina legend and FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Global Ambassador, Luis Scola, as well as basketball icon Dirk Nowitzki, a Central Board Member and Chair of the FIBA Players' Commission.
It was also attended by the FIBA Central Board, under the leadership of FIBA President Hamane Niang and FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, the Chairs of the three LOCs, local ambassadors and special guests from the host nations, as well as representatives from participating National Federations.
Spectators enjoyed performances from global hip-hop artist Saweetie and an array of Filipino favorites including Sarah Geronimo and Billy Crawford.