Asian Games: Romeo, Abueva, Perkins, Mo out in Gilas Pilipinas lineup

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Interim Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone has named replacements players after four players has been excluded in the lineup for Asian Games set to unfold on September 23 in Hangzhou, China.

In a press briefing on Tuesday with officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas , Cone has named Chris Ross, Kevin Alas, Arvin Tolentino, and CJ Perez as replacements for Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Moala Tautuaa, and Jason Perkins.

In addition, Marco Lassiter was included on the team's roster, according to Cone, and that Roger Pogoy was not available due to 'serious health reasons.'After netizens have called on the Philippines to withdraw from the Asiad, team manager Alfrancis Chua said that was not an option.Chua said also they will release the player list submitted to the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games organizers.Gilas was coming off an appearance at the FIBA World Cup, that was held in the country.

 

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