Japeth Aguilar (L) of the Philippines competes during the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019.

Players of Italy sing national anthem prior to the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019. (Photos: Xinhua)

Team Philippines pose for photos prior to the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019.

Mark Barroca (R) of the Philippines competes with Daniel Hackett of Italy during the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019.

Luigi Datome (L) of Italy shoots during the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019.

Gabe Norwood (R) of the Philippines shoots during the group D match between the Philippines and Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, south China's Guangdong Province, Aug. 31, 2019.