Roster changes, though, are likely to be made, especially after Chot Reyes announced that he intends to 'step aside' from his post
MANILA, Philippines – Seven players who suited up for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup were included by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas in the initial list it submitted to the Philippine Olympic Committee for the Asian Games that will kick off in Hangzhou, China on September 23.
June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Kiefer Ravena, Roger Pogoy, Japeth Aguilar, CJ Perez, and Jamie Malonzo make up the 12-man squad that also includes Calvin Oftana, Chris Newsome, Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, and naturalized players Justin Brownlee and Ange Kouame. Brownlee and Kouame are both eligible to suit up for the Philippines at the same time since the Asian Games does not follow FIBA eligibility rules, with naturalized players only needing to present a passport of the country they choose to represent.World Cup standouts Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto, Rhenz Abando, Dwight Ramos, and AJ Edu were excluded in the Asian Games lineup as they are expected to reunite with their teams in the NBA, Japan B. League, and Korean Basketball League.
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said that the list it submitted to the Hangzhou Asian Games Organizing Committee for the July 25 deadline is “deemed official.” Roster changes, though, are likely to be made, especially after Reyes announced following Gilas Pilipinas’
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