Gilas Pilipinas huddles at the start of practice. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Youngbloods CJ Perez and Robert Bolick as well as Stanley Pringle joined Gilas Pilipinas practice on Monday at Meralco Gym in Pasig.
Perez and Bolick are the only PBA rookies part of the pool.
The national team’s latest training session also marked the keenly-awaited return of Kiefer Ravena.
Ravena made his first basketball appearance after being out for over a year due to a FIBA-imposed suspension.
A total of 13 players showed up in practice as the country prepares for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China slated on August 31.
June Mar Fajardo, Paul Lee, Roger Pogoy, Marcio Lassiter, Japeth Aguilar, Mark Barroca, Troy Rosario, Poy Erram and Raymond Almazan round out the attendees.
Only Gabe Norwood wasn’t able to attend.