PHILIPPINES World ranking: 40 World Cup appearances: 7 Best World Cup finish: 3rd (1954) Coach: Chot Reyes Players to watch: Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto Outlook: They'll try to set a World Cup attendance record on Friday in their first game, and Clarkson is already a fan favorite in the basketball-crazed Philippines. The odds are long, but Clarkson and Sotto are good enough to give the Philippines hope. ANGOLA World ranking: 41 World Cup appearances: 9 Best World Cup finish: 9th (2006) Coach: Josep Claros Players to watch: Bruno Fernando, Jilson Bango Outlook: Fernando, the Atlanta Hawks' big man, is the best player and best hope.
CARACAS, Venezuela - Phil Scrubb and Kalif Young each scored 14 points as Canada's senior men's squad dunked Venezuela 74-57 to close out the FIBA World Cup Americas qualifier event on Sunday.