The Strong Group Athletics team is set to present the Philippines in the William Jones Cup 2024 basketball tournament in Taiwan from July 13 to 21.
This year, the Philippines, Japan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Australia and host Taiwan are sending representatives to the annual tournament.
The nine teams–which include two teams from Taiwan–will compete in a single-round robin format with the best-performing team winning the title.
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Strong Group Athletics, coached by Charles Tiu, is bannered by overseas players like Kiefer Ravena and Rhenz Abando.
Earlier this year, Strong Group Athletics–led by former NBA superstar Dwight Howard–also represented the Philippines in the Dubai International Basketball Championship where it lost to Al Riyadi of Lebanon in the final.
The last time a Philippine team won the Jones Cup was in 2019 when Mighty Sports ruled the tournament.
Strong Group Athletics (Philippines) Jones Cup 2024 Schedule
July 13, Saturday
- 1pm – PH-Strong Group Athletics vs UAE
July 14, Sunday
- 1pm – BSBL Guardians (Australia) vs PH-Strong Group Athletics
July 15, Monday
- 5pm – PH-Strong Group Athletics vs Ukraine
July 17, Wednesday
- 5pm – PH-Strong Group Athletics vs Malaysia
July 18, Thursday
- 1pm – Future Sports USA vs PH-Strong Group Athletics
July 19, Friday
- 1pm – Japan U22 vs PH-Strong Group Athletics
July 20, Saturday
- 5pm – PH-Strong Group Athletics vs Chinese Taipei White
July 21, Sunday
- 7pm – Chinese Taipei Blue vs PH-Strong Group Athletics
Strong Group Athletics Roster
List of the players who will carry the Philippines-Strong Group Athletics’ campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup 2024.
- Rhenz Abando
- Kiefer Ravena
- Christian McCullough
- Geo Chiu
- Ange Kouame
- Jordan Heading
- Tajuan Agee
- RJ Abarrientos
- Dave Ildefonso
- Caelan Tiongson
- DJ Fenner
- Allen Liwag
- Tony Ynot
- Titing Manalili