Phoenix will have to search for another import after Le’Bryan Nash was ruled ineligible for the ongoing PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup.
The Oklahoma State product went over the 6-foot-6 height limit for this conference after being measured in the league’s office in Libis Thursday.
He’s listed as 6-foot-6 3/8, per the documents obtained by Tiebreaker Times.
Fuel Masters team manager Paolo Bugia has been sought for comment regarding the matter, but has yet to respond as of this posting.
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Nash, 32, was brought in by Phoenix to replace Jayveous McKinnis after sub-par showings that ultimately dragged the team to 0-2 in Group B.
He’s listed at 6-foot-7 in various profiles online, but the team was confident as the nine-year pro was listed as 6-foot-4 in the Indonesian Basketball League.
The former G-League campaigner is coming off a stint with the RANS Simba Bogor in the said league, and reached the 2024 playoffs’ first round.
But then, Phoenix was proven otherwise, leaving the team in a tough position heading into Friday’s game versus group leader Rain or Shine.
Given time constraints, Coach Jamike Jarin and his wards may have to play with an all-Filipino crew against the 3-0 Elasto Painters.
