The Philippine Basketball Federation announced the presence of Jordan Clarksonbut also a nugget Kai Sotto (in G League Ignite last season, in NBL the next) during the next qualifying window for the 2023 World Cup. It will be against Lebanon on August 25 and Saudi Arabia on August 29.
It will be the very first time that the Jazz full-back has worn the Philippine shirt in FIBA competition since he took part in the Asian Games in 2018, but it was not a competition recognized by FIBA. He had shot 26 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists.
“Jordan is very excited to go. That’s what we love about him. He is really enthusiastic about playing for our country. I hope the homegrown players we select are equally enthusiastic,” said the federation’s executive director and spokesperson, Sonny Barrios.
For Sotto, 20, this will not be a first.
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