Article: Thais have a surprise for RP cagers: 3 tall players.(Sports)

Byline: jean malanum

HO CHI MINH Two days before it starts its title-retention campaign, the Philippine basketball team remained optimistic despite the emergence of surprise players in the Thailand squad and the allergy that is expected to sideline Wesley Gonzales.

The Thais have added three new faces to their team with an average height of 6-4, in the hope of pulling off a surprise against the perennial champions when the two squads make their debut tomorrow.

We dont know what these three new players are capable of doing. Thats why we told our players not to be overconfident when they play Thailand tomorrow, said assistant coach Dong Vergeire.

Vergeire, who ...

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