The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is set to conduct tryouts to select young Filipina talents who will represent the country in the upcoming U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers 2024.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from May 24 to 26 in Thailand and the SBP is eager to assemble a formidable team for the competition.
National women’s basketball coach Patrick Aquino announced this via his official Facebook page, extending an invitation to aspiring female basketball players born between 2007 and 2009.
Aquino emphasized that this is a golden opportunity for these young athletes to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot on the Under-18 national squad.
“Calling all aspiring Gilas Pilipinas Filipina Ballers born between 2007-2009, this is your chance to show what you’ve got,” said the multi-titled mentor.
The tryouts will be held in two sessions. The first tryout is scheduled for Saturday, March 16, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Ronac Living Gallery in Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City.
The second and final tryout will take place on March 23 at the Gameville Ballpark – Sheridan, located on Sheridan St., also in Mandaluyong.
Aquino advised the aspirants to bring their own water bottle, basketball shoes, and reversible jersey or light and dark tops.
Apart from his role as the head coach of the national women’s basketball team, Aquino is also entrusted with forming the squad that will represent the Philippines in the 2025 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup.
The tournament is scheduled to be held from July 13 to 29 in Shenzhen, China.
Aquino’s coaching expertise was instrumental in leading the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Team to a historic victory in the 2019 Southeast Asian Games, where they clinched the gold medal in the 5v5 basketball event after defeating Thailand at the Mall of Asia Arena.
The Philippines secured their spot in the U18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers after finishing in sixth place in last year’s Women’s FIBA Asia Cup.
With a 1-4 win-loss record in Division A, the Filipinas will compete against powerhouse teams such as defending champion China, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, and Lebanon.
