Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes says Jordan Heading and Schonny Winston have both been impressive in practices.
MANILA, Philippines – Chot Reyes does not need to look far for someone to fill the void for Gilas Pilipinas as Roger Pogoy misses the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
“We felt that it is more prudent in the long term that Roger sits this one out,” said Reyes on Monday, February 20, after wrapping up practice for the national team.Pogoy delivered for the Philippines in the fifth window last November, averaging 10 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.5 steals in a pair of wins over Jordan and Saudi Arabia.
But even without Pogoy, Reyes hopes that the rest of Gilas Pilipinas’ backcourt steps up, particularly comebacking guard Jordan Heading and newcomer Schonny Winston.with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas over a year since their contract dispute, while Winston received a call-up after a solid stint with La Salle in the UAAP.
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