Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, August 10) — With a little over two weeks left before the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas was joined by two vital pieces in its buildup for the global showpiece.
Jordan Clarkson, who arrived in the Philippines on Tuesday, and Kai Sotto, who has been nursing a back injury, joined Gilas in its team practice behind closed doors Wednesday night at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
In an Instagram Story posted by Gilas head coach Chot Reyes, the two were seen doing some drills with the rest of the squad.
Aside from Clarkson and Sotto, also in attendance were June Mar Fajardo, Japeth Aguilar, CJ Perez, Jamie Malonzo, Rhenz Abando, AJ Edu, Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks Jr., Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, and Roger Pogoy.
Gilas returned to training following their stint in a China pocket tournament, where they finished with a 3-1 win-loss record.
Gilas will have a couple of tuneup games versus Montenegro and Mexico in its final stretch of preparations for the World Cup.
