The final 12-man lineup of Gilas Pilipinas Men for their game against Jordan in the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers is set.
International players Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, and Ray Parks are part of the roster. Also included are PBA superstars Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar, and Jamie Malonzo of Barangay Ginebra; Calvin Oftana, RR Pogoy, and Poy Erram of the TNT Tropang Giga; and CJ Perez of the San Miguel Beermen. UAAP players Ange Kouame of the Ateneo Blue Eagles and Kevin Quiambao of the De La Salle Green Archers round out the squad.
The Philippines started with a 20-man pool that has been preparing for this window since mid-September. The national team flew to Amman with 13 players for their first game on Friday. Thirdy Ravena accompanied the team to Jordan but was left off the final 12.
The Gilas Men-Jordan game will be aired live on Friday 12:00 AM (midnight) on One Sports, One Sports+, Cignal Play, and Smart GigaPlay.