No Justin Brownlee, Ange Kouame for Gilas 5x5 SEA Games squad

Gilas Pilipinas’ bid to field Justin Brownlee and Ange Kouame in the Thailand Southeast Asian Games suffered a fatal blow after the hosts ruled with finality that naturalized players are barred from playing in the biennial meet. Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino confirmed the development shortly after Friday’s sendoff event at Rizal Memorial Coliseum, though he yet to read details of the final ruling. READ: SBP airs frustration over SEA Games’ eligibility rule “They’re both out,” Tolentino said. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy had earlier expressed frustration over the confusion surrounding the eligibility guidelines, especially after […]...

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