Strong Group coach Charles Tiu is convinced that Adamson veteran playmaker Jerom Lastimosa will be a big asset for Gilas Pilipinas should the wiry guard make the final cut for the upcoming sixth and final window of the 2023 Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers.

The Philippines is set to host Lebanon on February 24, followed by Jordan on February 27. Both games will be played at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Lastimosa was recently named to the 24-man Gilas pool by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.

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