Jude P. Roque
An undersized Gilas Pilipinas National Men’s Team will take on the much taller powerhouses in Asia during the coming FIBA Asia Cup in Beirut, Lebanon. Top center June Mar Fajardo won’t be able to see action in the tournament due to a strained right calf. But National coach Chot Reyes chose to stick with the original roster that includes the 6’10” three-time Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) MVP. There might be a slim chance that Fajardo could recover and perhaps play some games in the tourney. But Reyes is prepared to go to battle without Fajardo.