With Gilas Pilipinas set to hold camp and series of scrimmage games in Europe, the next step is to get Utah Jazz star Jordan Clarkson on board as the team looks forward to working with 2021 NBA Sixth Man of the Year in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in Manila this August.
Gilas Pilipinas team manager Butch Antonio said he's currently holding dialogue with Clarkson's handlers as they try to iron out some specific details.'We are currently talking with his group. We're fixing details,' Antonio told The Manila Times on Saturday.
Antonio declined to share further details on whether Clarkson would be able to join the national team in its European trip some time in June or not, pending talks with the NBA star's handlers.On Friday, PBA board chairman Ricky Vargas, in his desire to see Gilas come up with a solid showing before hometown fans, suggested that the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas appeal to the FIBA to consider Justin Brownlee as a local player, citing the special residency rule.
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