Filipino fans, especially women, were eager to see Dwight Ramos play in the Gilas-Hong Kong game, but the American mentor explained that Ramos was sidelined due to a calf injury sustained in the previous game against New Zealand.
MANILA, Philippines — It's not everyday that Filipino fans, especially women, would see Dwight Ramos in the flesh in a real basketball game. No wonder, fans shouted Ramos' name at some point of the Gilas -Hong Kong game on Sunday during the Philippine team's final home stand in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The FIBA Asia Cup 2025, which gathers the continent's best basketball teams, is scheduled this August in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.The American mentor explained that he'd like to see Ramos play, too, during the game against Hong Kong, but the team's medical staff advised him not to do it.'I, more than anybody, would want him on the floor. I guarantee you that.
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