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FIBA World Cup rumble begins

Olmin Leyba - The Philippine Star
August 25, 2023 | 12:00am
FIBA World Cup rumble begins
PHL READY TO WELCOME WORLD: Performers do their final rehearsal for today’s opening ceremonies of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan yesterday.
STAR / File

MANILA, Philippines — As the nation that eats, sleeps and breathes basketball starts feasting on “unli” hard court action featuring an array of the world’s best ballers, the spotlight falls squarely on Gilas Pilipinas.

The 12 brave souls led by Jordan Clarkson carry on their shoulders the hopes of 113.9 million Filipinos, the most passionate of hoops fans who demand only the best from their team in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on home ground.

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