Pangilinan favors creation of Gilas Cadet team

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Manny V. Pangilinan believes the formation of a separate Gilas Pilipinas Cadet team is necessary so that the national team would not be entirely dependent on pros from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

“I think it [formation of Gilas Cadet team] is the only viable option given the schedule by FIBA starting 2017,” Pangilinan told reporters.  “If I recall correctly, sometime September and October there will be a schedule home and away for Gilas.”