Gilas Pilipinas will participate in the 2017 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Asia Champions Cup on September 22 to 30 in Chenzhou in China as part of the national team’s build up for the upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifiers in November.

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director Sonny Barrios confirmed on Tuesday that the Philippines will join the club tournament that will feature defending champion China Kashgar, which will parade Gilas naturalized player Andray Blatche as its import.

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