Norman Black aims for SEAG gold with best PH basketball team

Coach Norman Black is determined to assemble the strongest Philippine basketball squad for the upcoming Southeast Asian Games, aiming to secure the gold medal amidst anticipated reinforcements from rival teams.

Mr. Black emphasized the goal of winning the gold medal and stated they will strive to select the best players to maximize their chances.

Several key players, including Justin Brownlee, Ange Kouame, Ray Parks, Matthew Wright, Remy Martin, Dave Ildefonso, Jason Brickman, and Veejay Pre, have already committed to the SEAG campaign.

The veteran coach plans to recruit big men from collegiate and possibly professional leagues to finalize the team's composition for the tournament in Thailand.

Mr. Black is preparing for potential challenges from other countries, recalling Cambodia's strategy of fielding naturalized American players in a previous SEAG edition.

He acknowledged the possibility of other teams hiring imports to represent their countries, reinforcing the need for a strong and balanced Philippine team.