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SEA Games-bound Allen Liwag stays focused on CSB NCAA title bid
Reigning NCAA MVP Allen Liwag of Benilde has been named to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Thailand.
Liwag expressed that being chosen to represent the country is a significant personal achievement and a dream come true since childhood, describing the call-up as a great "morale booster".
He admitted he didn't initially expect to make the final lineup, as his focus remained on his performance for Benilde, who is currently in contention for the Season 101 title.
Benilde coach Charles Tiu fully supports Liwag's inclusion, emphasizing that playing for the country is one of the highest honors for any athlete.
Coach Tiu also mentioned that national coach Norman Black reached out weeks ago to inquire about Liwag after Gilas was forced to tweak its roster due to an unforeseen eligibility issue raised by the Thai organizing committee for the SEA Games.
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