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Guiao puts Jordan Clarkson in Gilas pool, status as local still unresolved
Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao has included NBA player Jordan Clarkson in the national team pool for the upcoming FIBA World Cup, hoping he can be cleared to play as a local.
Clarkson, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was part of the player pool submitted to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the tournament to be held in China starting August 31.
If FIBA denies the Philippines' request for Clarkson to play as a local, he will serve as a backup naturalized player to Andray Blatche.
Guiao expressed hope for a positive outcome regarding Clarkson's status while also preparing contingency plans for the naturalized player position.
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A 19-man pool of players has been named by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) for the upcoming 2019 FIBA World Cup.
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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.
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