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Alex Cabagnot gives his assessment after ‘sparring session’ with Gilas
Former Gilas Pilipinas guard Alex Cabagnot expressed his satisfaction in assisting the national team's preparation for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Cabagnot's team, the Taiwan Mustangs, participated in a tune-up game against Gilas Pilipinas, which the national team won 74-64.
He noted that playing against Gilas confirmed their high level of play, moving beyond mere speculation.
Cabagnot, who previously played for the national team in the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers, felt honored to contribute to Gilas' Olympic aspirations.
During the tune-up game, Cabagnot played against current Gilas players like Dwight Ramos, CJ Perez, and Chris Newsome, scoring 13 points, grabbing 7 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists.
He specifically praised the strength and conditioning of June Mar Fajardo and expressed admiration for Chris Newsome.
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