Jordan Clarkson, now in Manila, upbeat ahead of Gilas’ Fiba World Cup bid

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Jordan Clarkson arrives in Manila to guide Gilas Pilipinas within the Fiba World Cup. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized ace Jordan Clarkson arrived in Manila on Tuesday morning, feeling optimistic about what lies forward with the Fiba World Cup simply across the nook.

“I believe we received probability to do some issues—hopefully, we’d win some video games,” Clarkson informed reporters at Ninoy Aquino Worldwide Airport Terminal 1 in Pasay Metropolis following a 15-hour journey from Los Angeles aboard Philippine Airways PR 103.

Clarkson, who’s returning for a 3rd tour of responsibility for the Philippines, is about to be on the chopping fringe of Gilas as soon as the worldwide meet unfurls on August 25.

Gilas coach Chot Reyes mentioned in an earlier interview that the Gilas mind belief is hoping to reintegrate the Utah Jazz star into the nationwide program on Wednesday.

The Gilas coaching squad is scheduled to reach from China on Tuesday afternoon, profitable three of its 4 video games in a pocket match towards Senegal and Iran in Heyuan Metropolis in Guangdong province.

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Gilas Pilipinas’ Jordan Clarkson at NAIA Terminal 1. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet

Clarkson’s first stint with Gilas was in the course of the Asian Video games in Jakarta, Indonesia, again in 2018. His most up-to-date stint was on the World Cup Asian Qualifiers round this time final 12 months.

The Philippines is scheduled to host Montenegro and Mexico in a pair of friendlies a couple of days earlier than the quadrennial occasion.

Clarkson, barring any issues, is anticipated to swimsuit up in these video games which ought to very effectively present a glimpse of the ultimate roster.

Gilas Pilipinas is bunched with the Dominican Republic, Angola and Italy in Group A of the showcase that may also function a qualifying match for the Paris Olympics subsequent 12 months.

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