Strong Group-Pilipinas defends William Jones Cup with returning stars and new additions
The Strong Group-Pilipinas basketball squad is set to defend its title at the William Jones Cup in Taiwan from July 12 to 20.
Key players such as Kiefer Ravena, Jason Brickman, Angelo Kouame, and retired NBA player Andre Roberson are returning for the tournament.
Coach Charles Tiu expressed excitement about having many of last year's championship team back together again, along with reinforcements Javi Gomez de Liano and Ian Miller.
Ravena will miss the first two games due to commitments in Japan B. League, while the team faces Taipei A in its opening match on July 13.
Gomez de Liano brings high-level experience from the Korean Basketball League, while Miller was named MVP for leading Mongolia's Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos to a title in the Basketball Champions League Asia.
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