MANILA, Philippines—Rey Suerte is now doubtful to play in the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers after the Gilas Pilipinas captain suffered an ankle sprain during the team’s practice on Wednesday.
The former University of the East forward joined Matt Nieto and Dave Ildefonso on the team’s injured list.
Suerte’s injury could even leave him off the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament that will start on June 29 and end on July 4.
“The swelling is significant,” said Program Director Tab Baldwin. “He was recently designated as our Team Captain so this is not good news at all. It’s unfortunate because he was also doing very well in practice.”
Gilas trainer Dexter Aseron said that Suerte misc…
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