MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas’ cadets passed their baptism of fire when they routed Thailand twice in the November window of the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers but the bigger tests await in the February competitions.
The Philippines will be up against eternal tormentor South Korea and a revamped Indonesia team in February, and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio knows that going up against the better opponents would mean bringing in professional muscle.
With the PBA on break after the Philippine Cup, the SBP can readily ask league commissioner Willie Marcial and Panlilio, together with Gilas program director Tab Baldwin, plans to give the list in a few days…
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