Argentina–Uruguay bid for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup October 17, 2017, in Buenos Aires. On December 9, 2017, FIBA decided to award the hosting rights of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia, over Argentina and Uruguay, following the final bid presentation, that was held on the same day, in Mies, Switzerland. However, citing the quality of the two joint-bids, FIBA decided to give Argentina and Uruguay the chance to make an unopposed bid for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. They were told to make adjustments to their original bid, as recommended by FIBA, and were scheduled to represent their new bid
Philippines at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup on added Jay Washington to the pool, to form a 17-man squad. Larry Fonacier backed up at the training pool because of being injury-plagued, his two-year-old problem. The 17-man squad was decreased to 16 as Chot Reyes announced the 16-man squad. On August 18, 2014, the final 12-man roster was announced. "All times are local to Spain, UTC+2." Philippines at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup The Philippines men's national basketball team played at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup held in Spain. The 24-team tournament began on August 30, and the winner automatically qualifies for the 2016 Summer Olympics