Rivero, PH team go 0-2 in day 1 of Fiba 3×3 U23 World Cup
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The Philippines put up a valiant effort but came up empty in Pool C play at the start of the Fiba 3×3 U23 World Cup Wednesday at Xi’an China.
The Filipinos, bannered by promising star Ricci Rivero, dropped their first two games against Slovenia and top-ranked Serbia.
Article continues after this advertisementRivero and company suffered a 21-14 decision before taking a 21-16 setback at the hands of the Serbians.
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The PH team, which is also composed of former University of Santo Tomas big man Jeepy Faundo and high school standouts RJ Abarrientos and Rhayyan Amsali, goes on a break on Thursday.
The Philippines returns to action on Friday against Turkmenistan at 5 p.m. and China at 8:40 p.m.
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