MANILA, Philippines – Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson on Monday expressed his regret at being unable to play for the country in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta.

Clarkson was included in the 12-man line-up of coach Yeng Guiao, after he was given clearance to play by the Olympic Council of Asia and the Indonesian Asian Games Organizing Committee.

However, the NBA said on Sunday that Clarkson was not allowed to play, a development that caused great disappointment among basketball stakeholders in the Philippines.

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In a message addressed to his "Filipino brothers and sisters," Clarkson said he was also "terribly disappointed to say that I have not received the required consent to participate in the upcoming Asian Games with our National Team."

"Although I will not be there in person, I will be with my Gilas teammates in heart and spirit," promised Clarkson.

The 26-year-old guard from the Cleveland Cavaliers also vowed that he will not give up on his dreams of one day wearing the national team colors.

"My desire and ambition to play with my countrymen in the future remains resolute and I am adamant that this dream will come true!" he said.

Clarkson is allowed to play in FIBA-sanctioned tournaments, having acquired a Philippine passport at age 12. However, the NBA said that the Asian Games is not included in the list of tournaments where its players can compete.

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Without Clarkson, the Philippine team flew to Jakarta on Sunday night. They play their first game on August 16 against Kazakhstan.

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