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FIBA admits ticket prices were too high in Philippines
The Philippines is known for its huge love for basketball. However, the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 experience was clouded by the high ticket prices, preventing many locals from witnessing the games, filling the arenas, and showcasing their deep love for the sport to the world. In Manila, numerous Filipinos voiced their disappointment, citing the expensive cost of tickets as the primary obstacle.
Zagklis talks about positive step in FIBA-EuroLeague relationship
FIBA General Secretary Andreas Zagklis hinted that FIBA and the EuroLeague are heading towards a better future. For the last few years, the relationship between the two sides was far from perfect. After FIBA introduced the qualifying windows for the national teams, these windows clashed with the EuroLeague calendar. Therefore, the best players from Europe couldn't help their national teams or had to take extreme measures to play for their respectable clubs and countries.
Andreas Zagklis responds to Luka Doncic's money sign and gestures during Canada game
FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis wasn't willing to discuss Luka Doncic's gestures in a controversial quarterfinal game against Canada. Credit: FIBA FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis was questioned about the actions of one the biggest World Cup, Luka Doncic, during the controversial quarterfinal game against Canada.
FIBA will not change naturalization rules
FIBA is not willing to change its current naturalization rules and switch to the football model. When asked about the possibility of applying a FIFA-like rule, where a player's eligibility could be influenced by a parent or grandparent's nationality, Andreas Zagklis, the Secretary General of FIBA, clarified the common organization stance in an official press conference. "No. We will not go in that direction due to the specifics we have in our sport," he underlined.
FIBA executive Zagklis reacts to Klay Thompson's considerations of joining the Bahamas
FIBA General Secretary Andreas Zagklis responded to Klay Thompson's consideration of potentially joining the Bahamas national team, even though he had previously represented Team USA in two major FIBA competitions. Position: SG, SF Age: 33 Height: 201 cm Weight: 93 kg Birth place: Los Angeles, United States of America "As a policy, I try to avoid commenting on individual eligibility cases.
FIBA World Cup 2023 live: Team USA and Canada play for bronze
The final and most important day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 is finally here! Two games deciding the podium will be held on Sunday in Manila, Mall of Asia Arena. First up, illness-struck Team USA will be looking to rebound after their semi-final loss to Germany and capture their 13th World Cup medal and fifth third-place finish. After a disappointing seventh-place finish in 2019, they're determined not to leave empty-handed in consecutive World Cups for the first time since 1963 to 1970.
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