Gilas Pilipinas Announces Final Roster for SEA Games 2023

The Philippine men’s basketball team for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia has been finalized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Naturalized player Justin Brownlee leads the roster. It includes CJ Perez, Chris Ross, Marcio Lassiter, Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser, Calvin Oftana, Christian Standhardinger, Chris Newsome, Arvin Tolentino, and collegiate players Mason Amos, Michael Philips, and Jerom Lastimosa. Aaron Black and Ben Philips were named alternates, while Ross was selected as the team captain.

Gilas Pilipinas arrived in Phnom Penh early Sunday morning, and shortly after, the roster was announced. The team is determined to regain the gold in the biennial showpiece, despite the opposition significantly improving in recent years.

Justin Brownlee Leads Gilas

The veteran guard Ross expressed confidence in the team’s chances of winning the gold medal. He said the team has been working hard for the past two and a half weeks to build team chemistry and camaraderie and get used to playing with each other. However, he acknowledged that the other competing teams had improved significantly and that the Filipinos must be prepared for a tough challenge.

“We like our chances, but we know that these teams aren’t just going to lay down. A lot of teams are beefing up their rosters,” Ross said. “But all the guys are ready for the challenge. We can’t wait to get started.”

Conclusion

The Philippine men’s basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, is set to compete in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has named the final 12-man roster, which includes naturalized player Justin Brownlee and veteran guard Chris Ross as team captain. The team is determined to reclaim the gold medal but faces tough opposition from other groups that have significantly improved in recent years. Nonetheless, the team is confident in their chances and eager to get started. Stay tuned for updates on their journey to victory.

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