The Italian national basketball team has begun its preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2023, which will be held in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. The team held its first practice session at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila on Monday.
The Italian roster is composed of both veteran and new faces, including Simone Fontecchio of the NBA’s Utah Jazz. Fontecchio is one of the team’s top scorers and will be a key player for Italy in the World Cup.
Another notable player on the Italian roster is Jordan Clarkson, Fontecchio’s teammate in the Utah Jazz. Clarkson will be playing for the Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippines’ national basketball team, in the World Cup. Gilas and Italy will face each other on August 29 in Manila.
The FIBA World Cup is the most prestigious international basketball tournament after the Olympics. Italy is hoping to make a deep run in the tournament and challenge for the title.
Some additional details:
- Italian national basketball team begins preparations for the FIBA World Cup 2023.
- The team held its first practice session at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Manila on Monday.
- The Italian roster is composed of both veteran and new faces, including Simone Fontecchio of the NBA’s Utah Jazz.
- Another notable player on the Italian roster is Jordan Clarkson, Fontecchio’s teammate in the Utah Jazz.
- Gilas Pilipinas and Italy will face each other on August 29 in Manila.
