ICYMI: Amid possible Senate intervention, the Philippines' top basketball leagues come together in support for Gilas Pilipinas following historic failures at recent international events.
Meanwhile, Senator Sonny Angara led the SBP board meeting on Monday, August 1, where federation president Al Panlilio presented the World Cup plans to board members of the PBA, UAAP, NCAA, and “other major basketball organizations.”
He is set to have a decorated lineup of deputies for the World Cup, namely PBA legend and 24-time champion Tim Cone, multi-time UAAP titlist Goldwin Monteverde, five-time New Zealand NBL Coach of the Year Nenad Vucinic, and 11-time PBA champion Jong Uichico.
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