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POC chief: Gilas can win sans JB
Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham "Bambol" Tolentino expressed confidence that Gilas Pilipinas can successfully defend their men's basketball gold medal in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, despite facing eligibility issues with key players.
Tolentino believes the team has the capability to win the championship again, even without naturalized players like Justin Brownlee, who was banned by Thai organizers.
Other players deemed ineligible by the organizers include TNT's Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser and De La Salle's Michael Phillips.
Gilas Pilipinas, coached by Norman Black, will begin their title defense on Sunday against Malaysia, followed by a game against Vietnam.
The roster for the SEA Games includes notable players such as Thirdy Ravena, Matthew Wright, Bobby Ray Parks Jr., and Jamie Malonzo, alongside emerging talents from collegiate leagues.
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