The ball has started to roll on the naturalization bid of Gilas Pilipinas prospect Bennie Boatwright.
MANILA, Philippines --
“Boatwright has also embraced the love and support of Filipinos and has expressed a strong willingness to continue playing for the Philippines not only in the PBA but also in the world’s stage which would - in turn - be very beneficial to Philippine basketball as we continue to improve our global standing,” he added.
In a separate statement, the senator stated that Boatwright “will be a very strong addition to the Gilas Pilipinas squad and will make us even more competitive in international tournaments including the Asian Games, World Cup and even the Olympics.”
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