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Schools have final say on players’ possible SEA Games participation for now: UAAP
The UAAP will not decide on whether college players can play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2025 Southeast Asian Games, leaving the final decision to the players' respective schools.
UAAP Executive Director Rebo Saguisag stated that the league and PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial do not have the authority to make this call.
Saguisag emphasized that the schools have the discretion to lend their players for the SEA Games if the situation arises.
He also noted that the Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (SBP) understands the need to support local leagues like the UAAP.
The SEA Games competition is not on the FIBA calendar, placing it directly in conflict with major basketball leagues such as the UAAP, NCAA, PBA, Japan B.League, and Korean Basketball League.
Despite Gilas Pilipinas coach Norman Black having the freedom to choose his players, he faces challenges in forming his roster as the tournament approaches.
No official shortlist of players has been released yet, even with four months remaining before the SEA Games, where Gilas Pilipinas aims to retain its gold medal.
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