Women’s 3×3 meet returns

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EXPECT fireworks when a new chapter in Philippine women’s basketball history unfolds today as the WPBA Invitational 3×3 gets going at the Ayala Malls Makati Circuit.

Six teams are out to show their worth in the opening phase of the tournament which the pro league last held in 2016.

Two Gilas Pilipinas women’s teams make up the tough field along with the Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy-Go For-Gold, Angelis Resort, and Uratex Dream.

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Uratex, featuring former National University star Kaye Pingol, battles Angelis Resort led by veteran Allana Lim, in the opening match of a four-game slate starting at 3:35 p.m.

Joining Pingol at Uratex are Samantha Harada, Angelica Anies, Eunique Chan, April Siat, and Cecilia Junsay, while aside from Lim also suiting up for Angelis Resort are Jenina Ann Solis, Francince Geli, Mary Joy Galicia, Fiona Gonalo, and Alyssa Villamor.

Gilas Pilipinas-A will be bannered by reigning UAAP MVP Kacey dela Rosa along with Hazelle Yam, Kristine Cayabyab, Katrina Guytingco, and Mikka Cacho, and Gilas-B features Jhazmin Joson, April Tano, Luisa San Juan, and April Penaranda.

Afril Bernardino leads Philippine Navy-Go For Gold along with Andrea Tongco, Trixie Antiquiera, Janille De Castro, Janelle Mendoza, and Josephine Ong, while the Philippine Air Force roster is composed of Daphnie Tecson, Analyn Almazan, Abigail Manzanares, Kristine Abriam, Fria Bernado, and Cindy Resultay.

Lim, Geli, Almazan, and Bernardo are among those who saw action in the inaugural WPBA 3×3 seven years ago, playing for Blackwater, Meralco, and NLEX, respectively.

 

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