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Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is looking to host the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying rounds in mid-June, CEO Sonny Barrios said in an interview on Saturday.
Talking about Radyo5’s Power and playBarrios added that the dates have not been finalized and are subject to change.
“Currently, it is a tentative schedule. [FIBA] It has not officially launched it but that is what they are looking at right now, ”said Barrios.
“We will only revive [our pitch] last March. Second. Vince [Dizon’s] The office has been very positive and supportive that we have in June, “he added.
The third window was supposed to be scheduled last February by Clark, Pampanga, before Philippine government regulation forced a move to Doha, Qatar. However, the same problems emerged in the Middle Eastern nation, allowing FIBA to return to the SBP.
Exploratory talks for the FIBA Olympic Qualification Tournament (OQT) scheduled for June 29-July 4 in Belgrade, Serbia also began last week, led by SBP Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan and President . To S. Panlilio, Barrios said.
The SBP has also contacted the PBA to send the best possible team to the OQT.
“It is not easy, to put it bluntly, to review [the PBA] calendar. But they have been very supportive. Taking it easy, like they said. They know the value of the OQT to us. That is why I am sure that they will find an acceptable formula ”, explained Barrios.
Naturalized gamer candidate Ange Kouame’s bill is just two readings away from being signed by the president. Rodrigo Duterte, and will probably be available in June.
Another big tournament coming up is the FIBA Asia Cup in August, and Barrios is urging program director Tab Baldwin to look at the three tournaments collectively in terms of planning.
“Gilas’s schedule is full. So we should talk about preparation. Coach Tab and the crew should think about all three thoroughly,” Barrios said.
