MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas teams that will compete in the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers and in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament later this year won’t be reinforced with PBA players.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio on Tuesday said the Philippine team will have to make do with the cadets in the two tournaments.
According to Panlilo, the looming conflict between the Fiba and PBA calendars led to the SBP’s decision to field in PBA-less squads.
“The Fiba Asia Cup window should happen roughly in the second week of June, and the OQT in Serbia is already dated June 29 to July 4. “It will be difficult for us to join the tournament,” said Panl…
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