Amin Abu Hawwas (L) of Jordan competes against Elijah Pepper of Australia during the second round match between Jordan and Australia at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Ahmad Al Dwairi (C) of Jordan breaks through during the second round match between Jordan and Australia at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Elijah Pepper (1st L) of Australia goes for a layup during the second round match between Jordan and Australia at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Abdullah Olajuwon (C) of Jordan goes for a layup during the second round match between Jordan and Australia at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Abdullah Olajuwon (L) of Jordan competes against Sam Froling of Australia during the second round match between Jordan and Australia at the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in Pasay City, the Philippines, Aug. 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)