MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas could join this year’s PBA Philippine Cup as a guest team, according to league commissioner Willie Marcial.
Marcial said the plan was brought up during the PBA Board meeting on Monday with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas also open to the idea.
The Philippine team is set to play in the third and final window of the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Doha this month, needing only one win to secure a slot in the continental meet in August.
“Fielding in Gilas as a guest team will help them prepare more for their upcoming competitions. It’s also a chance for Filipinos to familiarize themselves with the team,” Marcial told INQUIRER.net in …
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