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Batang Gilas gets tough draw in FIBA U-17 World Cup
Batang Gilas gets tough draw in FIBA U-17 World Cup
ABS-CBN News
Published Apr 10, 2018 11:54 AM PHT
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Updated Jan 27, 2019 02:00 PM PHT
SBP executive director Sonny Barrios welcomes the U16 Batang Gilas under coach Mike Oliver upon the team's arrival from China where they placed 4th in the FIBA Asia U16 Cup, earning them a slot in the FIBA U17 World Cup Argentina in June 2018. SBP photo
MANILA, Philippines -- Batang Gilas will face nothing but tough tests when they compete in the 2018 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup in June in Argentina.
That's because Kai Sotto and company have been included in a tough group that also includes a trio of highly ranked squads, including the host nation.
The Philippines, ranked 31st in the world, is in Group D along with 7th ranked Argentina, 8th ranked Croatia, and 9th ranked France.
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