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MANILA, Philippines – Two years ago Jayson Castro was part of the FIBA Asia Championship Mythical Team and officially became Asia’s best point guard.
He still is.
Castro, known internationally as Jayson William, exploded for 26 points on 11-of-18 shooting from the field. He also had two rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals as Gilas Pilipinas took down defending champions Iran, 87-73, in he 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Monday, September 28 in Changsha, Hunan, China.
(HIGHLIGHTS: Gilas vs Iran – 2015 FIBA Asia second round)
With the win, the Philippines topped Group E with a 3-1 record and could finish the second round with the top seed should they defeat India on Tuesday. (IN PHOTOS: Gilas takes down giant Iran at FIBA Asia)
Castro has been the fixed point on the floor for the nationals game in and game out, providing leadership and dictating the pace of the team.
(READ: Jayson Castro is still the best point guard in Asia)
Against Iran, he was unstoppable once more as he sparked the huge third quarter turnaround that gave Gilas the momentum for good. (WATCH: Blatche hits circus shot, swats Kamrani’s shot)
Castro is the Philippines’ leading scorer for the tournament so far with 17 points a game to go with an average of 2.2 assists. – Rappler.com
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