Fit-again AJ Edu proves he can be a steady force when healthy as he vies for a spot in Gilas Pilipinas' final 12-man lineup for the FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Cracking the final roster seemed like a long shot for AJ Edu at the start of Gilas Pilipinas’ buildup for the FIBA World Cup.
With frontcourt partner Kai Sotto missing the China tiff, Edu averaged 8.5 points in four games against Senegal and Iran as the Filipinos finished with a 3-1 record. for the rest of the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus in his right knee just two minutes into their opening game.Edu tore his right meniscus again in 2020 and suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in 2021 as he played just four games for the Rockets over those two seasons.
“Just being able to play in China, represent [the Philippines] again after such a long time, and then do so while making an impact is just a testament to the people and testament of my faith in the Lord.”
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