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Jordan Clarkson, James Yap, Chris Tiu lead PHL lineup for Asian Games basketball


Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson has been included in the lineup for the Philippine team to the Asian Games basketball tournament later this month.

Yeng Guiao, who was tapped to coach the squad, confirmed the development on Friday as he named his 12-man lineup.

Also included in the team are:

  • James Yap
  • Chris Tiu
  • Gabe Norwood
  • Beau Belga
  • Raymond Almazan
  • Maverick Ahanmisi
  • Paul Lee
  • Stanley Pringle
  • Christian Standhardinger
  • Asi Taulava
  • Poy Erram

Clarkson's stint, however, is still up in the air with Philippine basketball officials seeking to confirm his eligibility for the tournament. 

TNT forward Don Trollano and Gilas Pilipinas cadets Kobe Paras and Ricci Rivero were the final players cut from the squad. —JST, GMA News