A Filipino basketball player, Kaye Pingol, is set to lead the Philippine team Uratex Dream in the upcoming 3×3 Basketball Thailand International League. The tournament is scheduled to take place from April 4 to 5. Pingol recently showcased her skills in the FIBA Asia Cup 3×3 where she played for Gilas Pilipinas women’s team.
Aside from Pingol, the Uratex Dream team consists of Sam Harada, Shanda Anies, and Chinese player Renzhu Li. They are placed in a challenging Pool B, alongside teams from Azerbaijan, Poland, and Thailand.
On the other hand, the men’s division will see Filipino teams Coach E Basketball School and Banh Mi Kitchen competing. The winner of the men’s side will earn a spot in the Hongcheon Challenger, which is a qualifier for the 2024 Fiba 3×3 World Tour Chengdu Masters.
The tournament format includes the top three teams from each pool advancing to the quarterfinals. The players are determined to represent the Philippines well and bring home success in the competition.
