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Smart Gilas skips Doha Tournament

Smart Gilas Pilipinas will not play in the 4-Nation Doha Tournament in Qatar due to injuries to Chris Tiu, JV Casio, Mark Barroca and the extension of the Talk N Text vs Petron PBA Finals to Game 7. 5 players from Talk N Text will reinforce Smart Gilas and they need time to rest from the grueling series vs Petron.

The five players from Talk N Text that will join Smart Gilas in the FIBA Asia Championships in September:
– Jimmy Alapag
– Kelly Williams
– Ranidel de Ocampo
– Larry Fonacier
– Ryan Reyes

No word yet on which tournament/exhibition games that they will play before the FIBA Tournament.

Smart Gilas Doha 4-Nation Schedule

Update: Smart Gilas skips Doha Tournament

2011 Four-Nation Doha Tournament
August 24-29, 2011
Al Gharafa Indoor Hall, Doha, Qatar

Participating Teams: Philippines, Lebanon, Syria and Qatar.

Smart Gilas Game Schedule
Wednesday, August 24, 11pm – Philippines vs Lebanon
Thursday, August 25, 11pm – Philippines vs Qatar
Friday, August 26, 9pm – Philippines vs Syria
Sunday, August 28 – Semifinals
Monday, August 29 – Finals

Note: Kelly Williams, Jimmy Alapag and Ranidel de Ocampo will be joining the Smart Gilas Pilipinas in this tournament.