The 2019 PBA Governors’ Cup is three weeks away, but Alaska are already facing challenges. Unfortunately for them, Branden Dawson exceeded the 6-foot-5 height limit for imports.
PBA technical operations staff Mauro Bengua told Tiebreaker Times that Dawson measured at 6’5″ 1/4 during his measurement in the league’s office Monday afternoon.
The Aces chose Dawson over the tried-and-tested Mike Harris since the team is looking for a fresh start under new head coach Jeffrey Cariaso, who took over the reins from Alex Compton.
It is uncertain whether Alaska will look for a new face or rekindle their relationship with Harris, who steered the Aces to a runner-up finish in the 2018 Governors’ Cup.
Harris, who’s now 36 years old, is the conference’s reigning Best Import. The hulking 6-foot-5 forward averaged 29.6 points, 20.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.1 blocks last season.
