Andray Blatche will lead the Philippines when it competes in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup that starts on August 31 in China.
Blatche spearheads the 12-man line-up that also includes veterans June Mar Fajardo, Gabe Norwood, Japeth Aguilar and Paul Lee, all of whom also suited up for the Philippines in the 2014 World Cup.
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Also making it to the roster is Kiefer Ravena, who finally made his highly-anticipated return to the court on Sunday in a tune-up game with the Adelaide 36ers at the Meralco Gym.
The full Gilas' roster is as follows:
- Andray Blatche
- Gabe Norwood
- Japeth Aguilar
- Paul Lee
- Kiefer Ravena
- June Mar Fajardo
- Raymond Almazan
- CJ Perez
- Robert Bolick
- Roger Pogoy
- Troy Rosario
- Mark Barroca
All 12 players competed in their tune-up against the 36ers, which the visitors won 85-75.
Failing to make the cut were Poy Erram, Matthew Wright and Marcio Lassiter, all of whom are dealing with injuries.
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