WATCH: Jordan Clarkson practices with Gilas Pilipinas for first time

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson dipped his toes in Philippine basketball as he briefly joined national team Gilas Pilipinas in their evening training session on Wednesday, August 26 at the Meralco Gym.

Jordan Clarkson training with #Gilas @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/DBEfJfxzWp

— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) August 26, 2015

Clarkson, 23, participated in some drills but spent plenty of time on the sidelines as well speaking with fellow Gilas pool member Gabe Norwood and assistant coach Norman Black. He did not participate in the scrimmage.

Clarkson, who arrived in Manila on Monday, August 24, was originally announced to only “observe” Gilas training but ended up building up a sweat Wednesday night.

Clarkson working on some drills #Gilas pic.twitter.com/9q1CzgVzIU

— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) August 26, 2015

His eligibility to play for the Philippines in the upcoming 2015 FIBA Asia Championship is still awaiting approval from the International Basketball Federation.

(READ: Is Jordan Clarkson eligible for Gilas? SBP says he is)

Clarkson practicing some jumpers at the Meralco Gym #Gilas @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/hLfhtSgs2x

— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) August 26, 2015

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas already submitted the necessary requirements to FIBA. Clarkson, who was wearing a number 6 Pilipinas practice jersey during training, was named to the 24-man pool submitted to FIBA.

Clarkson knocks down a 3 in one of #Gilas‘ drills @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Z1OhQtdhu4

— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) August 26, 2015

Clarkson working on his own along the sidelines #Gilas pic.twitter.com/Jtq5sepqgy

— Jane Bracher (@janebracher) August 26, 2015

– Rappler.com