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Blatche joins Gilas practice
Naturalized player Andray Blatche has rejoined Gilas Pilipinas in practice as the national team intensifies its preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup in China.
The former NBA player arrived in the Philippines on Saturday morning and participated in practice on Monday night at Meralco Gym, despite being visibly stockier.
Blatche's last stint with the national team was during the Asian qualifiers in Kazakhstan, where he scored 41 points and grabbed 13 rebounds.
He is set to reprise a key role for the Philippines, having helped Gilas in the 2014 edition of the games in Seville, Spain.
Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to compete against Serbia, Italy, and Angola in the group stage of the FIBA World Cup, which begins on August 31.
The team is also preparing for a pocket tournament in Spain and tuneup games with Australian club Adelaide 36ers.
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