MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas expressed its interest in the PBA’s offer to allow Gilas Pilipinas to play in the PBA this season.
“The SBP is thankful to PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial and the Board of Governors for extending an invitation to Gilas Pilipinas to join their competitions this season,” said SBP President Al Panlilio.
The idea of having Gilas Pilipinas compete in this year’s Philippine Cup was brought up during the PBA board meeting on Monday.
“The PBA has been a valuable partner to the SBP and this invitation only reasserts the league’s commitment to helping our Gilas Pilipinas program in whatever way they can,” he said.
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