Pinoy national cagers tune-up in Singapore

The Philippine National Basketball Team, bound for the South East Asian competition in Thailand this December are coming to Singapore for a series of tune-up matches.

The team is a gold medalist contender after a 2 year absence from the international basketball circuit.

This year's team is an All-Star cast of MVP's from the top NCAA and UAAP schools - De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines, Far Eastern University, San Sebastian College, Adamson, Philippine Christian University and the University of Sto. Tomas.

The RP team is led by former PBA player 6 foot 7 Alex Crisano, gunner Patrick Cabahug, UAAP MVP Jervy Cruz and playmakers Eugene Tan and Boyet Bautista.

Other members of the RP team include Jason Castro, Beau Belga, Jonathan Fernandez, Erick de la Cuesta, Boyet Fernandez, Chad Alonzo, Alan Salansang, Jef Chan, Ty Tang and Rico Mairehofer.

The RP team head coach is Junel Baculi, Asst. Coach & South East Asian games Gold Medalist Louie Alas, asst. coach Ryan Dy of Harbour Centre & former Philippine team point guard Erick Arejola head the coaching & management staff.

The schedule of games are as follows for Pinoy basketball fans who may want to watch our very national basketball team.

Nov 11 , 3pm - Singapore National Team vs. Philippine National Team (Singapore Indoor Stadium, Kallang)

Nov 12 , 6pm - American - Navy Selection / LJE Sports vs. Philippine National Team(BAS court, 601 Aljunied Crescent, #01-04, Singapore Basketball Centre)

Nov 13 , 7pm - Australian Pro team Singapore Slingers vs . Philippine National Team(Jurong East Sports & Recreation Centre, 21 Jurong East, Street 31)

Nov 14 , 8pm - European Selection / BBAXN vs . Philippine National Team

(BAS court, 601 Aljunied Crescent, #01-04, Singapore Basketball Centre)

Let's support the Philippine National Basketball Team in its quest for Gold at the South East Asian Games.