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No Scottie Thompson as Gilas starts training camp for OQT
Gilas Pilipinas will be without guard Scottie Thompson in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament due to a bulging disk injury.
Thompson's absence is the latest blow to the team, joining Jamie Malonzo and AJ Edu who are also expected to miss the tournament.
While Japeth Aguilar and Mason Amos have been brought in to replace Malonzo and Edu, a last-minute replacement for Thompson may not be feasible due to visa requirements.
The national team will play an exhibition game against the Taiwan Mustangs on Monday and will leave the country on Tuesday for exhibition matches against Turkey and Poland.
Gilas Pilipinas aims to qualify for the Paris Olympics by facing strong opponents Georgia and Latvia in the tournament to be held in Latvia.
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Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia, with an 11-man roster following injuries to Scottie Thompson, AJ Edu, and Jamie Malonzo.
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Gilas Pilipinas secured a 74-64 victory against the Taiwan Mustangs in a tune-up game as part of their preparation for the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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Gilas Pilipinas will play a tune-up game against the Taiwan Mustangs on June 24 at the Philsports Arena, serving as their send-off event before heading to Europe for further preparation.
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Dwight Ramos is eager to represent Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers, seeing it as an opportunity he missed in 2021 due to injury.
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Filipino basketball fans can watch Gilas Pilipinas' games in the 2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament for free through the Smart LiveStream App, accessible to subscribers of all networks.
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