Teng happy to help Gilas despite not making the line-up

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Jeron Teng is resigned to the fact that there’s little to no chance of him making it to the national team with the lineups already submitted to the respective tournament organizers.

But that won’t stop him for extending help to Gilas Pilipinas as he joined the Friday afternoon practices at Meralco Gym.

“I’m just here. Whenever I’m free, I’ll go here to help the team out,” he said.

Chot Reyes lauded Teng for lending a helping hand for the national team, which he also believes will be a huge help for the former Green Archer.

“Being here would be beneficial for him. To be able to play with this kind of competition would be of great help to him,” the mentor said.

Teng didn’t promise anything when it comes to his attendance to the national team practices. He’s currently on his final term on his business management course in La Salle and is set to graduate on October.

“I still have school and I’m finishing my degree. I have a full load, so it’s thesis, I have classes, and I also have an OJT which is project-based,” he shared.

Teng is also suiting up for Flying V in the 2017 PBA D-League Foundation Cup, where his team is still undefeated through four games.

But the 23-year-old forward said that he will show up when his loaded schedule permits as he hopes to practice with his contemporaries like Kiefer Ravena and Ray Parks.

“I’m just happy that I was able to practice with them. I’m looking forward to learning from these guys and the coaching staff,” he said. “If I can help Gilas in my small little way, I’m already happy with that.”