Strong Group Athletics-Philippines wins William Jones Cup undefeated

Updated Tue, July 23, 2024 at 12:20 AM Published Sat, July 20, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Strong Group Athletics-Philippines (SGA-P) clinched the 43rd William Jones Cup championship, defeating Chinese Taipei-Blue 83-79 in overtime to finish the tournament undefeated with an 8-0 record.

American import Tajuan Agee led SGA-P with 21 points and nine rebounds, including clutch free throws.

Filipino-American guard DJ Fenner contributed 15 points and nine rebounds, while Barangay Ginebra rookie RJ Abarrientos added 14 markers.

Despite a late deficit, SGA-P staged a comeback with a nine-unanswered-point run, including a Kiefer Ravena triple, to force overtime.

Former San Miguel Beer import Chris McCullough was the cornerstone for Strong Group's success, averaging 21.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in eight games.

Coach Charles Tiu expressed pride in the team's gritty performance and celebrated his third Jones Cup title as a head coach.

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