Good for everyone but Iran

WUHAN, Hubei province - The titans didn't clash.

Otherwise, basketball's governing body had nothing but praise for the Asia Championship and the game's popularity in the region.

"It's a big upset for Iran because they've been working very well for years. This is basketball. It happens. But it's no harm to the event's excitement here," said FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann after attending the Peak FIBA global marketing strategic partnership launching ceremony on Saturday.