Yanni Wetzell (C) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Tyrell Harrison (top) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Tyrell Harrison (Front) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Scottie Thompson (1st R) of the Philippines competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Dwight Ramos (1st R) of the Philippines competes against Tohi Smith-Milner (2nd R) of New Zealand during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Calvin Oftana (L) of the Philippines competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Sam Mennenga (2nd L) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Taylor Britt (Front) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Taylor Britt (R) of New Zealand competes during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Sam Mennenga (R) of New Zealand competes against Dwight Ramos (L) of the Philippines during the group A match between New Zealand and the Philippines at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Feb. 26, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)