Philippine team Gilas Pilipinas will enjoy the service of Filipino-German Christian Standhardinger for the upcoming international competitions.
Team Gilas added that Standhardinger's arrival was made possible by the “Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas” president Al Panlilio, Gilas team manager Butch Antonio, and national team coach Chot Reyes.
Reyes is deeply grateful for the arrival of the Fil-German because he will add up to the team’s strength especially against taller opponents.
Fortunately, the 27-year-old 6-7 Standhardinger and Kobe Paras are in fine condition and are ready for service.
Gilas has started training sessions for the Jones Cup in July to be held in Taiwan and August in Malaysia for the SEA Games.
Paras, Matthew Wright, Ed Daquioag, Kiefer Ravena, Kevin Ferrer, Mike Tolomia, Raymar Jose, Von Pessumal, Fonzo Gotladera, Ray Parks, Almond Vosotros, and Jones Cup reinforcement Mike Myers constitutes the Philippine team.
Jiovani Jalalon and Mac Belo are also part of the team.
Reyes first announced the players they will be sending to the SEA Games, including Tolomia, Amer, Ravena, Vosotros, Parks, Pessumal, Ferrer, Paras, Cruz, Jose, Rosario and Standhardinger.
Gilas, strengthened by the arrival of Fil-German player Standhardinger - coach Chot
