Chot Reyes, Gilas Pilipinas close to naming final roster as only 13 players show up in practice

Only 13 of the 16 remaining Gilas Pilipinas pool players appear in practice with only days to go before the FIBA World Cup tips off

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes refused to go into detail about the final lineup for the FIBA World Cup except that the team will present its 12-man roster on Wednesday, August 23.

In attendance were Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar, AJ Edu, Jamie Malonzo, Kiefer Ravena, Rhenz Abando, Roger Pogoy, Chris Newsome, and CJ Perez.Reyes, though, played coy when asked about the trimmed down turnout of players. Players were given a last chance to make a case for the final lineup as the Filipinos played three tune-up games at home before the World Cup, beating Ivory Coast and then absorbing back-to-back losses to Montenegro and Mexico.

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