BEIRUT (FIBA Asia Cup 2017) - Check out the players who were game to smile and pose in front of the camera one day before the real action begins at the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 in Beirut, Lebanon.

Filipino star wingman Gabe Norwood became fast friends with official Asia Cup mascot Ox the Fox.

Japan's naturalized player, Ira Brown, showcases his hops as he skies for a faux dunk.

Nadim Souaid, Amir Saoud and Ali Mezher show the rest of Asia that Lebanon are ready to plunge into action. Check out Saoud's fade!

Norwood joins Gilas Pilipinas teammates Terrence Romeo, Calvin Abueva and Jayson Castro in this set of artistic shots.

Veteran Korean center Kim JongKyu looks mighty serious.

Qatar's new naturalized player Sammy Monroe vows to go beast mode at the Asia Cup.

Iran ready to show their true power and reclaim Asia Cup glory.

The Lebanese big three of Jean Abdelnour, Fadi El Khatib and Wael Arakji are expected to magical things starting on Day 1 tomorrow.

Qatar poke fun at Mohamed Abdelkawy, Yehia Abdelhaleem and Abdulrahman Saad at the shoot.

Kosuke Takeuchi, Yuki Togashi and Ira Brown of Japan invite fans to catch the great action at the Asia Cup.

Naturalized big man Christian Standhardinger's selfie game is strong as he takes this shot with the rest of the Philippine team.

We think Team Kazakhstan may have gone to the wrong photoshoot location, but, hey, it still works!

Which big man would you choose - NBA draftee Satnam Singh of India or three-time PBA MVP June Mar Fajardo of Philippines?

One guy who didn't show his pearly whites was legendary Iranian giant Hamed Haddadi, who appeared all business for Team Melli.

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