SBP Faces Packed Schedule with Multiple International Basketball Tournaments
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is gearing up for a busy period with multiple international basketball tournaments scheduled for its various national teams. From the ongoing FIBA Under-16 Championship Seaba Qualifiers to upcoming events like the FIBA Asia Cup for women and men, the SBP is managing a tight schedule. Key challenges include limited preparation time for teams, especially Gilas Pilipinas, which is set to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup with the support of naturalized player Justin Brownlee.
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The SBP is overseeing multiple international basketball tournaments for various national teams.
The Philippine team is competing in the FIBA Under-16 Championship Seaba Qualifiers in Pampanga.
The women's 3x3 team is currently competing in France, with upcoming events in Qatar.
The FIBA Asia Cup for women is scheduled for July 18 in China, preceded by the William Jones Cup.
The men's team, Gilas Pilipinas, will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia from August 5 to 17.
Limited preparation time is a recurring challenge for the national teams, particularly Gilas Pilipinas.
Justin Brownlee is expected to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup.
The SBP is also hosting a Challenger Cup in September for the men's 3x3 team in the Philippines.
The under-16 teams will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup in Mongolia and Malaysia respectively.
