SBP official: PH to pick weakest Fiba Asia bracket
National team head coach Chot Reyes.
An official of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas said the country will make full use of a key privilege given to hosts of the Fiba Asia Championship: Choosing its own bracket.
SBP deputy executive director Bernie Atienza yesterday said that Gilas-Pilipinas would be bracketed in a group that draws the weaker teams so the national squad will have a better chance of making the quarterfinals.
Article continues after this advertisementThe Fiba Asia Championship is scheduled Aug. 1 to 11 with the draw for the groupings of the teams tentatively set on June 6 at Manila Hotel.
“The draw is always crucial on how teams will fare in the tournament,” said Atienza.
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