FIBA 3X3 WORLD CUP : 2018 FIBA 3X3 WORLD CUP WILL BE HOSTED BY THE PHILIPPINES

It's confirmed! FIBA announced through the FIBA 3x3 official Twitter account that the hosting of the FIBA 3x3 World Cup has been awarded by none other than basketball crazy Philippines!

FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018 dates announced #3x3WC ➡ https://t.co/Zn0X2x8bI0 pic.twitter.com/RcJMPQ3aQY

— FIBA3x3 (@FIBA3x3) November 17, 2017

The event will be held on June 8 to 12, 2018 with venue still to be announced. Being the hosts, the Philippines will also be awarded outright slots in the event for both the men's and women's division.

With this schedule, the finals will be held on June 12 - a national holiday of the Philippines (Independence Day) which will give a chance for the fans to troop to the venue and watch the games.

To the basketball fans, mark your calendars as early as now. I am really hoping that this is just a prelude to the announcement that we will be co-hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Let's pray for this to happen.