With a long buildup and a souped-up roster, Gilas Pilipinas begins its FIBA World Cup campaign against a favored Dominican Republic side
MANILA, Philippines – Whether Gilas Pilipinas’ longer buildup and souped-up roster are enough will be known as it tangles withUnlike the previous World Cup where they finished dead-last no thanks to a short preparation period, the Filipinos trained for two months and held camp in Europe and China, playing a bunch of national teams in tune-up games.
While the Philippines played with former NBA veteran Andray Blatche in the past two World Cups, Clarkson – who averaged career-highs 20.8 points, 4.4 assists, and 4 rebounds last season – gives the team a different dynamic. Still, the world No. 40 Filipinos remain the underdog against the No. 23 Dominicans, who are bolstered by Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns.
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