MANILA, Philippines—After making waves in Australia, earning three straight Champions League Basketball 3×3 titles and invitations to play in New Zealand and Japan, Zamboanga City is set for a homecoming.
After playing in the Oceania region and Japan, the Valientes are set to play in the inaugural PBA 3×3 season after getting an invitation from the league’s office.
Junnie Navarro, who was once a member of the Philippine Youth Team, said the Valientes’ future stint in the PBA is not only a fulfillment of his childhood dream but also a testament to how Zamboanga has developed into a sporting community.
“Before I just dreamt of playing in the PBA, now I’ll be a team owner of a PBA te…
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