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Brownlee ready for Asia Cup?
Justin Brownlee is undergoing evaluation this week to determine if surgery is needed for an ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) tear in his right thumb, sustained during the PBA Commissioner's Cup Finals.
An X-ray and MRI will be conducted by hand surgeon Dr. Henry Calleja to assess the thumb's stability, with surgery being recommended if instability is confirmed.
Brownlee played through the injury, showing functional and stable performance in the latter games of the finals, averaging 22.8 points.
A recovery period from thumb surgery typically ranges from four to six months.
Despite the injury and potential surgery, Brownlee remains optimistic about participating in the FIBA Asia Cup in August.
He aims to be ready for Gilas Pilipinas' campaign in the tournament scheduled for August 5-17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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