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U17 World Cup: Louie Alas gives an update on son Kieffer’s knee injury
Gilas Pilipinas Boys will compete in the FIBA U17 World Cup without star guard Kieffer Alas due to a knee injury.
Alas sustained the injury during a tuneup game against Canada.
According to head coach Josh Reyes, the official MRI results determined Alas has a sprained ACL and will be out for three weeks.
Reserve player Champ Arejola has been added to the Final 12 roster to replace Alas.
Despite the setback, the team is motivated to play together and adapt to his absence.
Alas, who was a standout player in the FIBA U16 Asian Championships and a member of the UAAP Season 86 boys' basketball Mythical Five, was also noted for his playmaking, rebounding, and defense.
The Gilas Boys will begin their campaign against Lithuania on June 29, followed by games against Spain and Puerto Rico.
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