Gilas Pilipinas will not be fielding any pros when it competes in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in June, according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)
Citing personal reasons, Parks announced on his social media accounts his decision to sit out the next season due to family matters.
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Christian Standhardinger, the 2017 PBA top overall pick, is now a member of Barangay Ginebra following a trade that sends Greg Slaughter to Northport Batang Pier.
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“Contrary to popular belief, it’s not. He just wants you to play right, work hard and work smart. He coined the term SMART EFFORT to us in the team.” – Kyles Lao, NLEX Road Warriors guard.
Following the Philippines’ inclusion to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia, San Miguel’s Chris Ross offered a suggestion for its preparation.
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Gilas Pilipinas was chosen based on its FIBA ranking as the next best Asia-Oceania nation after New Zealand.
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Philippine NBA prospect Kai Sotto is now officially out of NBA G-League Team Ignite, the sides mutually announced Tuesday
The trade was completed on Tuesday, with Manuel being the centerpiece of the deal.
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