Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Smart Gilas Undaunted By FIBA-Asia Cup Draw!

"You can put me in any group."

That was the reply of Smart Gilas coach Rajko Toroman when asked if he was concerned about which group Smart Gilas falls to in the upcoming FIBA-Asia Champions Cup.



The draw will take place on Friday, with FIBA Asia deputy secretary general Hagop Khajirian supervising the draw. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios believes that Smart Gilas is ready and prepared for the tough matches facing them.

Among the teams Smart Gilas will be facing are defending champions Iran, Syria, Lebanon and Jordan, all Middle Eastern team with a history of thwarting the Philippine National Team.

The FIBA Asia Champions Cup will be held May 28-June 5 at the Philsports Arena.

More of this story, here.

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