Posts tagged as “FIBA World Cup”

Antetokounmpo to play for Greece at World Cup

June 29, 2019

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/27073801/antetokounmpo-play-greece-world-cupATHENS, Greece — Giannis Antetokounmpo will play for Greece at this year’s basketball World Cup in China, saying he can play any position.

The Milwaukee Bucks player and NBA MVP on Friday said he hasn’t “talked to the coach about which position I’ll be playing … the important thing is to play.”

Philippines, Japan and Indonesia will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2023

December 9, 2017

FIBA announced that FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be hosted by Philippines, Japan and Indonesia, the first-ever multiple hosts for said contest.

At total of sixteen (16) games will be played among the 32 countries participating in the tournament at the Araneta Coliseum and the Mall of Asia Arena. Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan will be used as the venue for the semifinals and the finals.

Philippines, Japan and Indonesia will host the FIBA Basketball World Cup 🏆 in 2023! #FIBAWC pic.twitter.com/OgteRbCdH8

— FIBA 🏀 World Cup (@FIBAWC) December 9, 2017

Japan and Indonesia will host the other 16 matches.