Gilas Pilipinas held its first observe in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia forward of the FIBA Asia Cup.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Friday shared pictures of the nationwide crew’s coaching session.
The observe got here simply hours after landing in Saudi Arabia.
In keeping with a report from the PBA website, the crew is adjusting to the presence of June Mar Fajardo who lately rejoined the squad after a grueling PBA finals sequence towards Gilas teammate Calvin Oftana and the TNT Tropang 5G.
“I might prefer to get some observe time with June Mar. It is actually necessary that we now have to regulate to his presence,” head coach Tim Cone stated.
Oftana, in the meantime, has been given the go sign to play after being uncertain due to injuries he sustained from the lately concluded PBA Philippine Cup.
Gilas will commence its campaign on August 6 towards Chinese language Taipei.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information