GILAS Pilipinas may have failed to come up with an impressive showing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup right at its home floor, but the good news is, the Philippines managed to climb up from 40th to 38th place in the latest ranking released by the international governing basketball body. Jordan Clarkson (right) PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIOGilas went on to conclude the FIBA World Cup with a 1-4 record. The United States, despite failing to win the World Cup and losing to Canada in the bronze medal game, still has something to celebrate after regaining the No. Canada, thanks to its first-ever bronze medal in the World Cup, jumped from No. Japan, which sealed an outright Olympic spot via its spirited effort in the FIBA World Cup, moved up 11 spots to No.

Source: Manila Times September 17, 2023 15:53 UTC