Gilas Pilipinas (Photo from FIBA)

MANILA – Now it can be told.

The lineup of 12 individuals designated to represent the Philippines in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 has been unveiled.

Al Panlilio, the President of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP), officially disclosed the finalized roster of Gilas Pilipinas to ABS-CBN News.

Outlined below is the list of 12 players comprising the Gilas Pilipinas squad for the World Cup:

Rhenz Abando
Japeth Aguilar
Jordan Clarkson
AJ Edu
June Mar Fajardo
Jamie Malonzo
CJ Perez
RR Pogoy
Dwight Ramos
Kiefer Ravena
Kai Sotto
Scottie Thompson

The Philippines will embark on their World Cup journey commencing on August 25, squaring off against the Dominican Republic.

Anticipated to be in the presence of a record-breaking audience at the Philippine Arena, this event marks the start of their campaign.

(ai/mnm)