Let's get down to business! To defeat the ones (from HK and Chinese Taipei).
It's Day 1 of the Gilas Pilipinas training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy.
There's only roughly a week left before they head straight to the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers action against Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei.
Here's where they're at.
Roll call: Kevin Quiambao, Calvin Oftana, Dwight Ramos, LA Tenorio, Scottie Thompson, Chris Newsome, Japeth Aguilar, Justin Brownlee, Don Gumaru, Jamie Malonzo, Ralph Cu, Carl Tamayo, AJ Edu, and Kai Sotto.
Yes, Japeth Aguilar, along with Ginebra rookies Gumaru and Cu.
What's LA Tenorio doing in a playing jersey?
Tinyente explains they're here to model coach Tim Cone's system. Who else to provide guidance but Ginebra players with a limited window to do so?
It's also good to see Justin Noypi back.
It's heartwarming to see this hug between Chris Newsome and coach Jong Uichico.
And the brotherhood is definitely brewing between Calvin Oftana and Jamie Malonzo.
KQ would probably look good in blue too.
And the Japan boys definitely have a bond of their own.
LA Tenorio has lauded this group as the "present and future of Philippine basketball."
Can they get the job done in the first window?
Gilas Pilipinas will take on Hong Kong on February 22, before hosting Chinese Taipei at PhilSports Arena on February 25.
These will air on One Sports, One Sports+, RPTV, and the Pilipinas Live app.