The men’s national basketball team held its first official practice on Monday night at Meralco Gym after the announcement of the training pool earlier in the day.
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Save for a few notable names including June Mar Fajardo, the rest of the 16-man pool were present including naturalized center Andray Blatche.
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Gilas Pilipinas has just started its buildup for the 2015 Fiba Asia Championships slated in September in China. Celest Flores Colina
Terrence Romeo prepares to shoot the ball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
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Jimmy Alapag rests at the sidelines. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gabe Norwood having fun at Gilas practice. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Terrence Romeo, Aldrech Ramos, and Troy Rosario.Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Aldrech Ramos tries to put up a shot against Asi Taulava.Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
National team coaches Alex Compton and Tab Baldwin. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
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Jayson Castro tries to guard Calvin Abueva.
Coach Tab Baldwin talking to naturalized player Andray Blatche.
Dondon Hontiveros participating in some drills.
Sonny Thoss. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gary David dribbles the ball. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
2013 Fiba Asia Mythical team member Jayson Castro going through dribbling drills. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gilas Cadet Troy Rosario. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Members of Gilas pool in huddle. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
National team coaches Alex Compton and Tab Baldwin. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
National team head coach Tab Baldwin looks on.Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Veteran national team campaigner Asi Taulava. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Matt Ganuelas-Rosser goes through some drills. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Former teammates. Jayson Castro tries to block Jimmy Alapag’s jumper. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gilas assistant coach Jimmy Alapag. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Kelly Williams being helped off the court by teammates. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net