Dwight Ramos has the full blessing of Toyama to join Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming first window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
In fact, the Grouses even documented Ramos’ departure from Japan.
@dram0s_ left for the Philippines to join Gilas. Good luck, Dwight!!#ドワイトラモス 選手はフィリピン男子代表チームに合流するため、日本を出国しました。明日からの茨城戦はラモス選手は出場いたしません。フィリピン代表での活躍を一緒に応援しましょう📣🇵🇭#富山グラウジーズ #喰らいつけ pic.twitter.com/50dRCNAC0o
— 富山グラウジーズ (@toyamagrouses) February 4, 2022
With Ramos leaving the team, he will miss Toyama’s game against Ibaraki at Adastria Mito Arena.
The 6-foot-4 winger is averaging 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per contest so far for the Grouses.
Crucial will be this contest for Toyama as they are currently 13-20 in the standings and the weekend slate is the only games in its slate for the month.
For his part, Ramos vows to repay the trust given to him by his team by performing well for Gilas.
“I’m excited to come back and play for the Philippines, represent my country,” he said. “Also, I’m going to represent Toyama as I go on and play my best out there.
“I hope I can make the team proud as I play over there in the Philippines and just represent the B.League, Toyama, and play for my country. I’m excited for everybody and I hope everything goes well.”
From the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Ramos will immediately head to Lipa, Batangas to join Chot Reyes and Gilas at Malarayat Golf and Country Club.
