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MANILA, Philippines – The fast-paced 3×3 basketball competition debuts in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games with the Philippines eyeing gold medals in both the men and women’s divisions.
The two-day competition kicks off on Sunday, December 1, as Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 and Gilas Pilipinas Women 3×3 duke it out against their regional counterparts at the Filoil Flying V Centre in San Juan.
Following a rousing campaign in the FIBA World Cup, CJ Perez hopes to carry his international experience and lead the men’s team also composed of Chris Newsome, Jason Perkins, and Mo Tautuaa.
Afril Bernardino, meanwhile, spearheads the women’s team together with Jack Animam, Janine Pontejos, and Clare Castro.
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 plays 6 preliminary round games in two days, while the Gilas Pilipinas Women 3×3 side sees action in 5 games. (SCHEDULE: SEA Games 2019 basketball competitions)
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