To say that Gilas will get its hands full come the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers is an understatement.
Gilas Pilipinas are set to face familiar foes when the Filipinos take on New Zealand in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
That’s because former Converge import Tom Vodanovich leads the Tall Blacks line up for the second window of the Qualifiers from Nov. 21-24 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
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Vodanovich, who finished with 16 points and five rebounds in New Zealand’s 89-69 dismantling of Chinese Taipei in the previous window, will join a loaded roster that also includes Corey Webster.
After averaging 13.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, two assists in New Zealand’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign in Greece, Webster has yet to see action in the Qualifiers.
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Other than the two, also part of the final lineup for the Manila window are Sam Waardenburg, Flynn Cameron, Izaya Le’afa, Hyrum Harris, Max Darling, Oscar Goodman, and Kaia Isaac.
Taylor Britt, Sam Menenga, Tyrell Harrison, Walter Brown complete the Tall Blacks’ 13-man contingent.
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