Coach Norman Black has added Kymani Ladi and Mike Phillips to the Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
Phillips, who previously played for Gilas in the 2023 SEA Games where the Philippines won gold, is excited to play alongside Ladi.
Ladi, a standout from Ateneo, will be making his national team debut and is expected to boost the team's perimeter shooting and provide size.
Phillips believes he can significantly contribute to the team's size, rebounding, and defense.
Phillips is also looking forward to reuniting with Justin Brownlee, whom he considers a mentor.
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