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Gilas Pilipinas resumes practice today for FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas resumes practice today, May 18, 1pm at the Meralco Gym in preparation for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament this July.
Mahinmi, Fournier will not play for France in FIBA OQT
According to reports, Ian Mahinmi (Indiana Pacers) and Evan Fournier (Orlando Magic) will not play for Team France in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila this July. Both are looking for new NBA contracts just like Jordan Clarkson and the earliest day of signing is on July 10, 2016.
Poll: Who do you think should be in the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 for the FIBA OQT?
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 who will play in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament will come from the 24-man Roster submitted by SBP to FIBA last May 4. View Gilas Pilipinas 24-man Roster for FIBA OQT
No Jordan Clarkson in FIBA OQT
According to Manny V. Pangilinan or MVP, FIBA made them choose between using Andray Blatche and Jordan Clarkson and the SBP and the Gilas Pilipinas Coaching Staff decided to stick with Blatche since choosing Clarkson will result in a more complicated process.
Statement of MVP during the FIBA OQT Press Conference:
Andray Blatche set to return in Manila this May
Andray Blatche is set to arrive in Manila this May 15, 2016 and will practice with Gilas Pilipinas in preparation for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.