Justin Brownlee suffers a busted lip throughout Gilas observe on Friday. –DENISON DALUPANG/BROWNLEE IG STORY
MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines is difficult at work getting ready for the Southeast Asian Video games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
With naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee again from a fast break, the Nationals held an intense observe at Meralco Gymnasium in Pasig Metropolis.
A complete of 13 gamers have been in attendance, together with Jeremiah Grey and Sean Anthony, a Gilas pioneer who helps out in coaching.
“Individuals are nonetheless on the market battling for all times parang tryout. So not one of the gamers actually know whether or not they’re gonna be on (the roster) or not. They’re taking part in excessive power, going at it,” assistant coach Tim Cone stated on behalf of nationwide mentor Chot Reyes who was attempting to catch a gathering.
So cutthroat was the two-hour observe that Brownlee even suffered a giant lower on his higher lip. He needed to be despatched to St. Luke’s Medical Heart in Quezon Metropolis to have his wound stitched.
Brownlee, who’s shaping up as this Gilas Redeem Workforce’s foremost weapon, collided with Arvin Tolentino’s left elbow throughout a five-on-five simulation.
“I used to be dizzy at first, particularly once I was attempting to stand up. However I’m OK. It’s a part of all of it,” the beloved Barangay Ginebra import instructed the Inquirer earlier than heading for the hospital.
Gilas has additionally dominated out Japeth Aguilar on Friday in a bid to protect him for the Basketball World Cup this August.
Aguilar, like June Mar Fajardo, has been nursing knee issues.
Lacking Friday’s session are TNT’s Calvin Oftana, who has been positioned underneath well being and security protocols, and CJ Perez, who attended to household issues.
Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to arrange camp at Encourage Sports activities Academy in Calamba, Laguna, this Sunday earlier than flying to Cambodia on Might 6.
The Philippines is trying to reclaim the basketball gold it as soon as held for 33 years. Gilas is grouped with Malaysia, Singapore, and host Cambodia within the group section of the competitors that will get occurring Might 9.
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