It's Dwight Ramos' first time to participate in the Japan B.League's All-Star Weekend, and he is immediately named captain.
But is he ready for it?
"Just gonna take whatever comes with it. I don't know what to expect," the Levanga Hokkaido player told Cignal TV's Randolph Leongson on Friday.
Talaga ba, Dwight?
Last year's showcase featured the members of the Asia All-Stars doing quirky dance moves and cutesy poses as part of their entrance.
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Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, along with Ray Parks, did it all in good-natured fun.
RJ Abarrientos seems pretty ready.
Ramos was unable to participate last year because of an injury, but he'll be seeing plenty of familiar faces.
Joining Ramos as first-timers are Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo, and Abarrientos.
Returning for the Asia All-Stars are the Ravena brothers, Parks, Matthew Wright, Roosevelt Adams, and Greg Slaughter.
AJ Edu would not be able to participate after recovering from an injury and the subsequent surgery.
"I think it's super cool, all of us Filipinos against other countries," Ramos reflected. "It's really like an All-Star team. I think it says a lot about us. Most of the Asian imports are Filipino. Speaks for itself really."
The Rising Stars vs Asia All-Stars game will be aired live on Saturday, January 13, 12:15 p.m. on One Sports and the Pilipinas Live app.
(With reports from Randolph Leongson, Cignal TV)