Given the right to choose, Smart Gilas Pilipinas head coach Rajko Toroman naturally went for the lighter group in the 22nd FIBA Asia Champions Cup.
“It’s not so strong that’s why I chose that group,” he said during yesterday’s draw for the tournament set May 25- June 5 at the Philsports Arena.
As host, the Philippines had the right to pick its group. Toroman was given three minutes to decide but needed just a few seconds to make his choice.
Toroman went for Group A where the Philippines will contend with Jordan, Malaysia, Japan and the Middle Asia representative – either Kazahkstan or Afghanistan.
Landing in Group B were the powerhouse teams, including defending champion Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
“All the best teams in this competition are in Group B,” said Toroman after the draw witnessed by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chief Manny V. Pangilinan. Read More...
“It’s not so strong that’s why I chose that group,” he said during yesterday’s draw for the tournament set May 25- June 5 at the Philsports Arena.
As host, the Philippines had the right to pick its group. Toroman was given three minutes to decide but needed just a few seconds to make his choice.
Toroman went for Group A where the Philippines will contend with Jordan, Malaysia, Japan and the Middle Asia representative – either Kazahkstan or Afghanistan.
Landing in Group B were the powerhouse teams, including defending champion Iran, Lebanon, Qatar, Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
“All the best teams in this competition are in Group B,” said Toroman after the draw witnessed by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chief Manny V. Pangilinan. Read More...
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