Philippines' 1978 FIBA team attends World Cup opener

Members of the Philippines' 1978 FIBA World Championship team will attend the opening day of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Among those expected to be present are Steve Watson and assistant coach Nemie Villegas, who watched the Group A game between Italy and Angola on Friday.

Gilas Pilipinas will face Dominican Republic in their opening match on August 25, followed by games against Angola on August 27 and Italy on August 29.

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