Chris Newsome ‘always ready to serve’ after being cut from Gilas Final 12

He could have been one of many final cuts from the Gilas Pilipinas lineup, however Chris Newsome stated he’s all the time able to play for the nationwide crew.

In an Instagram put up on Wednesday, after the ultimate 12 was launched, Newsome posted a photograph of him with the Philippine flag.

“Pride and honor,” he wrote. “N3W will always be ready to serve.”

Newsome performed within the three tuneup matches within the nation forward of the FIBA World Cup. 

On Thursday, Gilas head coach Chot Reyes stated breaking the news to Newsome, Thirdy Ravena, Calvin Oftana, and Ray Parks, was one of the crucial tough issues he needed to do as a coach.

The remaining 12 of Gilas Pilipinas consists of Rhenz Abando, Japeth Aguilar, Jordan Clarkson, AJ Edu, June Mar Fajardo, Jamie Malonzo, CJ Perez, RR Pogoy, Dwight Ramos, Kiefer Ravena, Kai Sotto, and Scottie Thompson.

Gilas will open their marketing campaign within the World Cup towards Dominican Republic on Friday on the Philippine Arena, adopted by Angola on August 27 and Italy on August 29.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News