Gilas Pilipinas closing roster for the Fiba World Cup, except Chris Newsome who was the final participant to get minimize. –FIBA PHOTO
Jordan Clarkson and a ferocious frontline that options Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, Japeth Aguilar, and June Mar Fajardo banner the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the Fiba World Cup.
Becoming a member of the 5 are program cornerstone Dwight Ramos, PBA Most Precious Participant Scottie Thompson, and one other Ginebra standout Jamie Malonzo.
Additionally making the ultimate 12 are CJ Perez, Kiefer Ravena, and Roger Pogoy, who additionally noticed motion within the earlier version of the quadrennial meet held in China.
Rounding out the solid is high-leaping swingman and fan favourite Rhenz Abando.
Inquirer Sports activities obtained the ultimate roster record on Wednesday forward of the official announcement.
Fajardo and Aguilar had been members of the Gilas crew despatched to Seville, Spain, in 2014. Additionally they noticed motion within the Foshan showcase in 2019.
Aguilar has been named captain of the Philippine squad that can attempt to tab the lone Asian ticket to the Summer season Olympic Video games set in Paris, France, subsequent yr.
FINAL ROSTER CUTS
Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome within the SEA Video games 2023. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/Ariya Kurniawan
Two-way guard Chris Newsome was the Gilas mind belief’s closing minimize. He was nonetheless included in Fiba’s conventional pre-tournament photoshoot which was held at Rizal Memorial late Tuesday night time.
“Match,” nationwide coach Chot Reyes stated when requested concerning the foremost qualification for the ultimate roster. “Match with the best way we wish to play and match with one another’s types of play.”
“Greater than something, it’s [going to be] the gamers who we really feel would give us the perfect probability to drag off a victory,” he added throughout a particular media availability for the native media additionally Tuesday night time.
Different cuts had been Ray Parks Jr., Calvin Oftana, and Ravena’s youthful brother Thirdy who was additionally dubbed as a program pillar by Reyes throughout his return to the Gilas saddle.
Tim Cone, Jong Uichico, and Reyes’ son Josh comprise the Gilas Pilipinas teaching employees.
World No. 41 Philippines will open its marketing campaign towards the No. 23 Dominican Republic this Friday. The Nationals then battle No. 41 Angola on Sunday earlier than wrapping up its group section towards No. 10 Italy.
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