Photo by Randolph B. Leongson
Ray Parks made a surprise appearance in Gilas Pilipinas’ Tuesday evening practice at Meralco Gym.
The two-time UAAP MVP and reigning ABL Local MVP, who was left out of coach Chot Reyes’ initial list, headlined the newest attendees to the sessions and participated in the resumption of the national team practices.
Kevin Alas, Baser Amer, and Raymar Jose also made their presence felt in the session, as well as current pool members Raymond Almazan, Almond Vosotros, and rookies Ed Daquioag, Mike Tolomia, Carl Bryan Cruz, Von Pessumal, and Fonzo Gotladera.
Also a welcome sight in the practice session were 17-year-old Fil-Nigerian AJ Edu, who participated in the drills, and Fil-Malaysian Zachary Benares, who sat on the sidelines with player agent Charlie Dy.
Observing the session from the sidelines were Allein Maliksi and Mac Belo.
Kiefer Ravena and Jeron Teng, who are still with Chooks-Pilipinas 3×3 squad in the 2017 Fiba 3×3 World Cup, and Fil-German forward Christian Standhardinger are the newest inclusions who have yet to appear in the practice sessions.