Gilas Pilipinas players arrive in Manila

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After their gutsy showing at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, the first batch of the Philippine men's national basketball team arrive in Manila
From left: Jay Washington, Paul Lee, Beau Belga, June Mar Fajardo, Jayson Castro, coach Ryan Gregorio, Jeff Chan, Gary David, and Ranidel De Ocampo of Gilas Pilipinas. Photo by Jedwin M. Llobrera
MANILA, Philippines – The boys are back in town.
After their gutsy showing at the FIBA World Cup in Spain, the first batch of the Philippine men’s national basketball team arrived in Manila on Saturday, September 6.
Players Jay Washington, Paul Lee, Beau Belga, June Mar Fajardo, Jayson Castro, Jeff Chan, Gary David, and Ranidel De Ocampo plus assistant coach Ryan Gregorio landed in the Philippines, where they will begin preparations for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, which begin September 19.

Gilas lost their first 4 games to Croatia, Greece, Argentina and Puerto Rico before concluding their run with a two-point victory over Senegal. The win was their first at the World Championships in 40 years, while their inclusion was the country’s first in 36 years. – Rappler.com


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