MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-Indonesian Ebrahim “Biboy” Enguio just found out two days before the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2018 that he would be suiting up for Indonesia’s squad.

“Actually, nagulat lang ako, tinawag nila ako two days before the 3×3. So gulat na gulat ako. Nasa vacation ako dito, nasa Pinas ako. Walang preparation. Biglaan lang,” explained Enguio. 

(Actually I was surprised. They called me two days before the 3×3, so I was so surprised. I was on vacation in the Philippines. There was no preparation and it was so sudden.)

The former University of the East (UE) Red Warrior scored 3 points in Indonesia’s opening-day loss to Estonia, 22-10, on Friday, June 8. They also bowed to Poland, 22-6. 

“Ngayon naga-adjust pa ako kasi hindi ko pa alam ‘yung mga rules sa 3×3,” admitted Enguio.

(I’m still adjusting now because I don’t know the rules of 3×3.)  

Enguio played for Lyceum of the Philippines and UE before moving to Indonesia to play in the Indonesia Basketball League (IBL) team Aspac Jakarta under current Blackwater Elite coach Bong Ramos. 

The Fil-Indonesian made his international debut with the Indonesia national team in the 2014 SEABA Cup. 

Enguio faced the Philippines twice in the 2015 and 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games men’s basketball finals where Indonesia placed second to the Philippines in both tournaments. – Rappler.com