The Gilas Pilipinas squad faces USA-Select Overtake at the 37th Jones Cup on Saturday, September 5 in Taiwan at 5 pm.
The US team, which features 3 former PBA imports (Marquin Chandler, Jameel Watkins and Calvin Warner) is 3-3 at the Jones Cup, while the Philippines is now 4-2 following a 92-88 overtime win over New Zealand’s Wellington Saints.
The Philippines leaned on elder statesmen Dondon Hontiveros and Asi Taulava during the late stages of the game for a come-from-behind victory. In the roster for today will be Calvin Abueva, Gary David, Ranidel De Ocampo, Dondon Hontiveros, JC Intal, Gabe Norwood, Marc Pingris, Troy Rosario, Matt Ganuelas-Rosser, Asi Taulava, Moala Tautuaa and Sonny Thoss.
Gilas faces Chinese Taipei B tomorrow in its final match of the tournament.
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