Strong Group has signed Javi Gomez de Liano and Ian Miller for their title defense bid in the 2025 William Jones Cup, scheduled from July 12 to 20 in New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Gomez de Liano, who averaged 8.4 points in the Korean Basketball League, brings experience alongside Filipino stars like Kiefer Ravena and Rhenz Abando.
American reinforcement Miller, MVP of the BCL Asia-East division, averaged 17.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists, and is expected to add firepower to the backcourt.
Head coach Charles Tiu stated that both players bring high-level experience and versatility that will complement the existing core.
The team will begin its campaign on July 13 against Chinese-Taipei A, facing other international teams including Japan's Under-25 team, Qatar, and Australia.
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