Gilas Pilipinas takes on the trio of Qatar, Lebanon, and Egypt in a Doha tournament, which would serve as the Filipinos' warm-up for the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.
PBA MVPs June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thomspon, alongside national team mainstay Dwight Ramos, banner the 13-man Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the 2nd Doha International Cup.
Joining the trio are resident naturalized player Justin Brownlee, Mason Amos, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Cjay Perez, Jamie Malonzo, Kevin Quiambao, Carl Tamayo, Troy Rosario and AJ Edu.
The tournament will see the Philippines battle Qatar, Lebanon, and Egypt in a pocket tournament from February 15 to 17.
Edu's return and Rosario's inclusion were much welcomed to help fill the void left by Kai Sotto, who is out indefinitely due to an ACL injury.
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Earlier, Gilas Men arrived in Doha after a two-day training at the Inspire Sport Academy in Calamba, Laguna.
All of this are part of the Nationals’ final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers against Chinese Taipei on February 20, and New Zealand on February 23.
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