FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ Andy Gemao throughout a recreation in opposition to Indonesia within the Seaba qualifiers in Malaysia.–Photograph from Malaysia Basketball Affiliation
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas boys will miss star Andy Gemao of their Fiba U18 Asia Cup marketing campaign beginning on Monday night (Manila time) in Amman, Jordan.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Sunday revealed that the previous NCAA juniors Finals MVP from Letran will miss the marketing campaign as a result of a 3rd metacarpal bone fracture he sustained in a tuneup recreation in opposition to Iran.
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“It’s an unlucky scenario. We do every thing in our energy to maintain our gamers wholesome,” mentioned Gilas Youth group supervisor Dean Castaño. “But it surely’s a bodily sport and this stuff occur. We want Andy Gemao a fast and full restoration and we’ll be right here for him throughout this tough time.”
Gemao’s presence can be missed as he powered the nationwide youth group within the ultimate recreation of the SEABA Qualifiers with 29 factors, 12 rebounds, and eight assists to Indonesia, 87-64, and qualify for the Asia Cup.
With out Gemao, coach Josh Reyes banks on Marc Daniel Burgos, Nicolash Lorenzo, John Earl Medina, Wilhalm Cabonilas, Charles Esteban, Kurl Figueroa and Joaquin Ludovice, Allen Perez, Carl Manding, Jericho Santos, and Mark Esperanza below coach Josh Reyes.
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Gilas boys open their Group D marketing campaign in opposition to Indonesia at 9:30 p.m. (Manila time).
The Nationals battle host Jordan on September 4 and New Zealand on September 6. Gilas must prime its group for an outright quarterfinal berth. The No.2 and three groups should struggle within the playoffs for the 4 remaining slots within the Prime 8.
The semifinalists will qualify for the FIBA U19 World Cup in Switzerland subsequent yr.
Gilas U16 group, which misplaced star Kieffer Alas as a result of a knee damage, competed within the FIBA U17 World Cup held in Turkey final July.
