Millora-Brown now a ‘native participant,’ says FIBA

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Quentin Millora-Brown’s potential nationwide group entry provides youth and dimension to an getting old Gilas Pilipinas frontcourt

MANILA, Philippines – Extra dimension for Gilas Pilipinas.

Former College of the Philippines forward-center Quentin Millora-Brown was reclassified by FIBA from a naturalized participant to a neighborhood participant below the group’s Administration and Administration Platform, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) introduced on Friday, August 15.

“We’re happy with the replace from FIBA as a result of a participant of his dimension and ability could make a optimistic influence for Gilas Pilipinas Males,” SBP president Al Panlilio stated in an announcement.

The 6-foot-10 Millora-Brown had been on the radar of Gilas head coach Tim Cone, who described the Filipino-American massive as a powerful bodily participant.

“He’s superior. Man, I’d like to have him,” stated Cone simply three weeks in the past. “He’s bodily, he will get to the offensive boards actual effectively. Nice dimension.”

The previous UP Combating Maroons standout had personally showcased his expertise as a member of the Macau Black Bears throughout a tuneup recreation with Gilas Pilipinas, the place he submitted 6 factors, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block final July 28.

Millora-Brown’s potential nationwide group entry provides youth and dimension to an getting old Gilas Pilipinas frontcourt, which paraded 35-year-old June Mar Fajardo and 38-year-old Japeth Aguilar within the latest FIBA Asia Cup marketing campaign.

The Philippines ended its Asia Cup marketing campaign towards defending champion Australia within the quarterfinals on Wednesday, August 13.

Millora-Brown, solely 24, had numerous stops within the US NCAA Division 1 earlier than heading to the Philippines in a one-and-done UAAP season with UP.

The towering Fil-Am averaged 9.6 factors, 9.9 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks in 17 video games performed for the eventual UAAP Season 87 males’s basketball champion.

Millora-Brown targets a attainable enjoying stint in Europe or a return to Macau, and has dominated out becoming a member of the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft.