Meralco Bolts Gear Up for BCL Asia Challenge Post-PBA Success
Source: news.source.abante
The Meralco Bolts, led by players like Chris Newsome and coached by Luigi Trillo, are set to compete in the Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) after securing a spot in the PBA Philippine Cup quarterfinals. The team aims to defend their title in the regional tournament, which will take place in Dubai from June 7-13. Meralco is grouped with Utsunomiya Brex and Shabab Al Ahli, and they are allowed to field up to three imports for the competition.
Key Points
Meralco Bolts finished the PBA 49 Philippine Cup eliminations with a 6-5 record.
The team secured a quarterfinals slot after defeating Ginebra 82-73.
Meralco will participate in the BCL Asia, starting June 7-9 for the group phase and June 11-13 for the final phase, both in Dubai.
The team is in Group B alongside Utsunomiya Brex and Shabab Al Ahli.
Coach Luigi Trillo sees the tournament as a great exposure opportunity and plans to look for suitable imports.
