Eyed for last FIBA window, Justin Brownlee hopes for smooth naturalization process

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Justin Brownlee says he is 'blessed' to be in the position of being a naturalized Filipino as he yearns to represent Gilas Pilipinas in the future.

MANILA, Philippines – Barangay Ginebra star Justin Brownlee has his fingers crossed that his bid to play for Gilas Pilipinas materializes as his naturalization finally got underway.House Committee on Justice“I must say I was a bit nervous just meeting the members of the House of Representatives. Things like that. Very eventful. Very exciting for sure,” said Brownlee.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has been eyeing Brownlee to reinforce the team in the last window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in February, with the Philippines hosting Lebanon and Jordan in a pair of home games. “Being around the team, seeing how they’ve been playing, seeing how they’re progressing, I’m just very excited to see what the future holds.”

 

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