Smart Gilas Pilipinas bags title in HK tilt; Alas named as MVP

MANILA, Philippines—Smart Gilas Pilipinas turned back SCFA-USA, 81-77, to win the Super Kung Sheung Cup Invitationals title at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium in Wanchai, Hong Kong.

Kevin Alas, the Letran Knights standout, was named as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

The Nationals barged into the finals after blowing out Changsa Parklane, 90-69, Saturday night.