Juan Gomez De Liano (L) of the Philippines competes during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Dwight Ramos (L) of the Philippines vies against Arman Zangeneh of Iran during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Dwight Ramos (R) of the Philippines competes against Mohammad Amini of Iran during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Mohammad Amini (L) of Iran competes during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Scottie Thompson (C) of the Philippines competes during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

CJ Perez (L) of the Philippines competes during their second round match between the Philippines and Iran at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, on Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)