Carl Tamayo will only watch from the sidelines when Gilas Pilipinas shoots for a repeat win over Korea in its final game in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Sunday, June 20 in Clark, Pampanga.

The national team did not include Tamayo in its 12-man lineup against Korea after the 20-year-old big man hurt his ankle in their 25-point win against Indonesia on Friday, June 18.

His absence could be a big loss for the Philippines, considering Tamayo delivered in their back-to-back wins in the third and final window.

Tamayo put up 10 points in their win against Korea on Wednesday, June 16 and chimed in 6 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals against Indonesia.

Kai Sotto, Angelo Kouame, SJ Belangel, Dwight Ramos, RJ Abarrientos, Justine Baltazar, and Isaac Go have been lined up again as they play in all of the Philippines’ three games in the Clark window.

Making their return in the roster are Mike Nieto, William Navarro, and Jaydee Tungcab.

Jordan Heading and Geo Chiu, who saw action against Indonesia, complete the 12-man lineup.

Aside from Tamayo, also cut from the roster against Korea were LeBron Lopez and Javi Gomez de Liaño.

Although already guaranteed of its Asia Cup berth, Gilas Pilipinas will be shooting for a sweep of the qualifiers, while Korea will be seeking redemption of its loss on Wednesday. – Rappler.com