TAIPEI – Ahead of Gilas Pilipinas’ final game in the 2015 Jones Cup, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manny V. Pangilinan prodded the Nationals to finish strong, thanking them for the patriotism they stirred on their proud showing here.
Pangilinan took to Twitter in lauding Gilas Pilipinas in its effort exerted in the Jones Cup – the team’s warm-up competition for the FIBA Asia Championship slated Sept. 23-Oct. 3 in Changsha, China.
Best of luck Gilas on your last game today. Team has generated a lot of goodwill here.
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) September 6, 2015 I'm surprised myself at the level of keen interest, and support, as well as a strong sense of patriotism you guys have stirred.
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) September 6, 2015 Let's finish strong today; make this country stand taller and prouder. Cheers. Puso!
— Manny V. Pangilinan (@iamMVP) September 6, 2015 With a 5-2 win-loss card, the Nationals are on track to finishing second behind Iran.
A win over Chinese Taipei B hands Team Phl second-place honors without complications.