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Thirdy Ravena ‘no invitation’ to Gilas bubble in PH return

Beatrice Go

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Thirdy Ravena ‘no invitation’ to Gilas bubble in PH return

STALWART. Thirdy Ravena wraps up his stint as an Asian import for San-en NeoPhoenix.

Photo from JAPAN B. LEAGUE

Thirdy Ravena, who recently ended his first professional basketball stint in Japan, is set to return to the Philippines

Thirdy Ravena is set to return to the Philippines at the end of May, but is likely not joining Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the FIBA Asia Cup and the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.

When asked about joining the Gilas bubble in his return, Ravena told Rappler he has not received an invitation.

“I don’t think so. I haven’t gotten an invitation,” said the San-en NeoPhoenix guard in a message to Rappler.

The third and final qualifying window of the FIBA Asia Cup is set to take place in June in Clark, Pampanga, followed by the Olympic qualifiers in Belgrade, Serbia.

The men’s national team, which is composed of amateur players, is currently training in a bubble at the National University Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.

Ravena just completed his first professional basketball stint in the Japan B. League with the San-en NeoPhoenix.

But his tenure in Japan was marred with numerous setbacks as he dealt with visa issues, contracted COVID-19, and got sidelined for 3 months due to a wrist injury.

Shortly after returning to basketball action, Ravena failed to suit up in the team’s last 5 games after he tweaked his left knee on April 14.

The former three-time UAAP Finals MVP played 18 out of a possible 59 games, averaging 9.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in about 23 minutes per game for San-en, which finished with a lackluster 12-47 record. – Rappler.com  

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Beatrice Go

More commonly known as Bee, Beatrice Go is a multimedia sports reporter for Rappler, who covers Philippine sports governance, national teams, football, and the UAAP. Stay tuned for her news and features on Philippine sports and videos like the Rappler Athlete’s Corner and Rappler Sports Timeout.