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Brownlee-RHJ rematch set for Asian Games


Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas will encounter a familiar opponent in the group stages of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.

The Philippines has been placed in Group C alongside Jordan, Bahrain, and Thailand.

The ‘Al Nashama’ are currently racing against time to complete the naturalization process for Rondae Hollis-Jefferson, a key step for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

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It’s worth remembering that Brownlee and Hollis-Jefferson led Ginebra and TNT, respectively, to the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup Final.

There, the Tropang Giga clinched the series in six games.

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During the 2019 edition of the tournament, Gilas Men secured fifth place among the 13 participating teams.

This time around, the continental event will feature 16 competing teams.

Group A consists of Iran, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, and UAE, while Group B comprises China, Chinese-Taipei, Lebanon, and Mongolia. Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, and Qatar are placed in Group C.

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On the other hand, Gilas Women will make their return to the Asiad after a 25-year absence.

In their first Asian Games appearance in a quarter-century, they have been grouped in Group B alongside Japan, Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, and China.

Other participating nations in the women’s event include China, India, Indonesia, and Mongolia in Group A; and South Korea, Chinese-Taipei, North Korea, and Thailand in Group C.

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