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Because 9 key players will likely be sanctioned by Fiba, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas can not send a national team to the Asian Games
REINFORCED. The main players of TNT KaTropa are supposed to strengthen the Gilas Pilipinas at the Asian Games. PBA Images photo file
MANILA, Philippines – This controversial match between Gilas Pilipinas and Australia, marked by a brawl on the bench, could also affect the Philippines' participation in basketball at the upcoming Asian Games.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (The president of the SBP, Al Panlilio, said that because of this fight, it is possible that the Philippines do not send men's basketball team to Asiad
"We are considering with the PBA," Do we send another team? team at all? " Kung local lang, agree (This is not it does not matter if it's only local), but the options are, "Panlilio said during a conversation with reporters at the Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, July 11. That's the first international tournament thereafter (Fiba game), I guess that there are penalties and that this is the first international competition that we join, it's a matter of value, that's 39, is a moral issue.
The Philippines was expected to send a TNT KaTropa-reinforced team to the quadrennial event in Indonesia starting August 18.
during, 4 KaTropa players – Jayson Castro, Terrence Romeo, Roger Pogoy and Troy Rosario – were ejected Smash and now face likely sanctions from FIBA, leaving SBP with a dilemma.
Also ejected during this game were Andray Blatche, Calvin Abueva, Carl Bryan Cruz, Matthew Wright, Troy Rosario and Japeth Aguilar.
"Are we sending a team or not, or what team are we sending?" Said Panlilio.
The SBP and Basketball Australia have until July 14 to be heard after the FIBA has sent 3 videos to be reviewed by the two federations, thus postponing the date limit of 10 July.
is still final, Panlilio said that he will talk to the chairman of the Philippine Olympic Committee Ricky Vargas to discuss the Asian Games. " Syempre (Of course) basketball is important to Filipinos and we do not send a team, you know … Whatever you do, you have reactions negative naman but I think we are looking from every angle what is the best thing to do. "- Rappler.com
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