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Game Changer: FIBA Declares La Salle’s Mike Phillips a ‘Local’ — Now Fully Eligible for Gilas Pilipinas

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Game Changer: FIBA Declares La Salle’s Mike Phillips a ‘Local’ — Now Fully Eligible for Gilas Pilipinas

Huge news for Philippine basketball! FIBA has officially reclassified De La Salle University’s Mike Phillips as a local player, removing the ‘naturalized’ tag that previously restricted him from suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in major international tournaments. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced the development on Saturday, thanking

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Game Changer: La Salle Star Mike Phillips Gets FIBA 'Local' Status — Gilas Pilipinas Just Got a Lot Scarier

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Game Changer: La Salle Star Mike Phillips Gets FIBA 'Local' Status — Gilas Pilipinas Just Got a Lot Scarier

Philippine basketball just got a massive upgrade. FIBA, the world governing body of basketball, has officially reclassified La Salle standout Mike Phillips as a local player — meaning the 6-foot-6 Filipino-American big man is now eligible to represent Gilas Pilipinas in ALL international tournaments without restrictions. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

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