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Kiefer hopes Gilas training for OQT will start as soon as possible

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MANILA - NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena is looking to temper expectations for Gilas Pilipinas even as he expressed his excitement for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

FIBA announced Friday that the Philippines will take the place of New Zealand in the qualifiers that are set for June 29 to July 4 in Belgrade, Serbia. New Zealand had withdrawn from the event, opting instead to focus on the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup and FIBA World Cup.

"But again, you have to be real, with how the other countries are playing," he was quick to add. "We're grouped with Serbia and the Dominican Republic . It's really going to take a lot of preparation to win against those teams." The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas called FIBA's announcement a "welcome development" and said they plan to coordinate with the PBA about their plans for the event.

The qualifiers will be a tall task. Only the top two teams will advance from the group stage to the knockout semifinals, and from there, the finals.

 

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