MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas welcomed back familiar faces as it began its preparations for the Asian Games.
The two join June Mar Fajardo, Scottie Thompson, Roger Pogoy, and Japeth Aguilar – holdovers from the FIBA World Cup squad who helped the Philippines finish 24th out of 32 participating countries. Completing the 13-man roster are Stanley Pringle, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Jason Perkins, and Mo Tautuaa.
Cone said Pringle is an alternate in case of injuries to the other 12 players, while the inclusion of Abueva and Perkins is still subject for approval from the Asian Games organizing committee.
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