The Strong Group Athletics-Pilipinas are open to lending Rhenz Abando and Jordan Heading to the injury-hit Gilas Pilipinas ahead of their Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign in Latvia next month.
According to SGA-Pilipinas team manager Jacob Lao, a Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas official reached out to him about the possibility of borrowing Abando and Heading to cover up for the injuries of Earl Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo, and AJ Edu.
“May nakausap na kami at nag-exploratory talks na. Kasi matagal na raw nila gusto ‘yung mga players, kaso may mga commitments nga. Nagkataon, ‘yung commitment pala nung dalawa na gusto nila, nasa amin. So walang problema ‘yun,” Lao said in an interview with sports insider Snow Badua.
“Basta para sa bansa, ang commitment ng mga players namin is para sa bansa. ‘Yan naman ang gusto ni boss Frank (Lao). Magsabi lang po, basta kaya naming tumulong para sa bansa, lagi kaming andito,” he added.
Jacob added that releasing Abando and Heading to Gilas Pilipinas does not matter for the SGA-Pilipinas, even if it affects their campaign in the 43rd William Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan.
Gilas Pilipinas will travel to Latvia next month to face No. 8-ranked Latvia on July 3 and No. 23-ranked Georgia on July 4 for a chance to earn a slot in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
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