Byron Scott's FilAm Nation Overcomes Challenges to Secure Back-to-Back NBTC Division 1 Titles
Source: news.source.inquirer
FilAm Nation Select-USA, coached by former NBA coach Byron Scott, clinched their second consecutive title at the 2025 Smart-NBTC National Finals Division 1. Despite the challenge of forming a cohesive team in just a week, they defeated Phenom Blue Fire-Pasay in the finals. Angelino Mark led the team with 32 points and was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player.
Key Points
FilAm Nation Select-USA won their second consecutive NBTC Division 1 title in 2025.
The team was coached by former NBA coach Byron Scott, who faced challenges in forming a cohesive team in just a week.
They defeated Phenom Blue Fire-Pasay in the finals with a score of 64-59.
Angelino Mark was pivotal in the victory, scoring 32 points and earning the Ato Balodato Most Outstanding Player award.
The team's success was highlighted by their ability to gel quickly and compete against teams that had been together for years.
