Poy Erram gives Gilas Pilipinas the size they badly need in the Southeast Asian Games 2025 in Thailand.
Help is on the way for Gilas Pilipinas.
This as Poy Erram is set to reinforce the squad in the Southeast Asian Games 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand, replacing injured Allen Liwag.
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the announcement Saturday, Dec. 13.
The TNT big man's arrival is a welcome development for the hastily assembled Nationals, who are in dire need of someone who can shore up its frontline.
Gilas will open its title retention bid against Malaysia Sunday, Dec. 14.
Tip off is at 12:30 p.m.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.