Kiefer Ravena is back after end of FIBA Suspension
After an 18-month suspension, Kiefer Ravena will get to play basketball again and will play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2nd tune-up game against the Adelaide 36ers of Australia tonight, August 25 at the Meralco Gym.
Read: FIBA bans Kiefer Ravena for 18 months
This will be the last tune-up game of Gilas Pilipinas before the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China which will start on August 31. Philippines will play Italy in their 1st game, followed by Serbia (September 2) and Angola (September 4). All games of Gilas will be held at the Foshan International Sports and Cultural Center.
In their initial meeting, Gilas Pilipinas beat Adelaide, 92-83 led by Andray Blatche with 19 points, 18 rebounds and 9 assists. Read recap: Blatche has near triple-double as Gilas edges Australia’s Adelaide 36ers
This final tune-up game will also be the last time Coach Yeng Guiao will get to evaluate the current Gilas Pilipinas players and finally name the Gilas Final 12 which will represent Philippines in the FIBA World Cup.
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