The Daily Tribune
Strong Group seeks to host international tourney
Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is considering hosting an invitational basketball tournament in Manila after winning the Jones Cup for the second consecutive time.
SGA aims to replicate the Jones Cup format by bringing international teams to the Philippines to showcase world-class basketball.
The team's president, Jacob Lao, stated their desire to bring this level of competition closer to Filipino fans and inspire the younger generation.
Head coach Charles Tiu is already in discussions with potential participating international teams, with some having expressed interest.
SGA's recent Jones Cup victory was their second consecutive title, achieving a perfect 8-0 record in the tournament.
Import Andre Roberson was named the Most Valuable Player of the Jones Cup, averaging 12.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 blocks.
The Philippines has a strong history in the Jones Cup, with eight championships won over 44 years, second only to the United States.
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