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Key players back for Strong Group-Pilipinas’ Jones Cup title defense
The Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is set to defend their title in the 2025 William Jones Cup next month, with a strong lineup featuring Kiefer Ravena and Rhenz Abando.
Key players returning for SGA include Jason Brickman, Dave Ildefonso, Ange Kouame, Geo Chiu, and Allen Liwag.
The team will be further reinforced by American players DJ Fenner and Tajuan Agee, as well as NBA veteran Andre Roberson.
Coach Charles Tiu expressed excitement about having many returning players from the championship squad, noting it might be the first time they can run it back with such continuity.
However, SGA will begin its title defense without Kiefer Ravena, who is scheduled to miss the first two games due to prior commitments.
The team's primary challenge will be facing Chinese Taipei A in their opening game without having played any tune-up matches yet.
Despite Ravena's absence and the lack of tune-up games, SGA is determined to defend the championship they won last year in an overtime victory against Chinese Taipei A.
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