The names of the 12 cagers representing Gilas Pilipinas in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship was made known Tueaday night.
Here are the Gilas 12:
Andray Blatche
Gabe Norwood
Jayson Castro
Terrence Romeo
Ranidel de Ocampo
Marc Pingris
Calvin Abueva
Matt Ganuelas-Rosser
Dondon Hontiveros
Asi Taulava
JC Intal
Sonny Thoss
Sonny Thoss
Left out from the list are Aldrech Ramos, Jimmy Alapag, Gary David, Troy Rosario, and Moala Tautuaa.
Alapag is still hurting while Tautuua is considered a “naturalized” player. Los Angeles Lakers Jordan Clarkson, whom the SBP sought eligibility for in the tournament, was not included.
It was reported earlier that should he gain elibigility, he will be allowed by the Lakers to play only three games for Gilas.
The Lakers training camp starts on September 27.
The Philippines will open its campaign against Palestine on September 23 then the nation will battle Hong Kong on September 24 and Kuwait on September 25.
