Boomers fate to remain a mystery for now

The Boomers and Philippines have issued a joint apology over Monday's 'basketbrawl', but it's unlikely to soften the sanctions that will be handed down by FIBA.

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It's unclear which Boomers will face sanctions after the brawl with Filipino players. (AAP)

Mystery surrounds which Australian players could find themselves in hot water over the recent 'basketbrawl' after FIBA placed confidentiality conditions on the hearing.

FIBA has established a disciplinary panel to hear charges relating to the wild brawl that occurred during Monday night's clash between Australia and the Philippines.

But FIBA has placed confidentiality conditions on the details of the charges, which prevents their public disclosure.

Australian players Daniel Kickert and Thon Maker are facing long bans and heavy financial sanctions over their obvious part in the brawl.

But it remains unclear whether the other Australian players on the court at the time - Chris Goulding, Nathan Sobey, and Jason Cadee - are also in strife.

The Boomers bench didn't get involved in the brawl, meaning it's unlikely they will get caught up in the hearings.

FIBA is set to come down hard on the Philippines after their bench, coaching staff, and even fans became involved in the brawl.

At one stage, more than 10 Filipinos were attempting to land blows on Goulding as he lay defenceless on the ground.

FIBA has not set a timeline for its findings.

Basketball Australia president Ned Coten and his Filipino counterpart Alfredo S Panlilio issued a joint statement on Thursday saying they deeply regretted the events that took place.

They said basketball had a unique power to unite, and the two nations would aim to display the "true spirit of friendship and sportsmanship" in future games.

"The actions displayed (on Monday) have no place on any basketball court," the joint statement between Coten and Panlilio said.

"We wish to apologise to the entire basketball community worldwide - and in particular to our fantastic fans in the Philippines and Australia - for the behaviour displayed by both teams and for bringing the game of basketball into disrepute.

"We fully accept our responsibility and are collaborating in the ongoing proceedings to investigate the incidents.

"We will do everything in our power to prevent this from happening again."


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