FIBA confident of successful World Cup hosting by Philippines

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FIBA executive director David Crocker is confident that the Philippines is capable of successfully hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup scheduled to fire off this Friday, August 25 at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Judging from his recent visit in Manila to see the logistical preparations made by the organizing committee under Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Crocker shared how he was left 'impressed with the strong support' provided by the different sectors involved.

The 1994 FIBA World Cup finale featuring the Shaquille O'Neal-led USA squad, clobbered Russia, 137-91 before a record crowd of 32,616 fans in Toronto, Canada en route to winning the basketball gold medal.

 

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