It's going to be quality over quantity as the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is no longer inclined to increase its pool of naturalized players.

No less than SBP president Al Panlilio made the confirmation to DAILY TRIBUNE, saying that having four naturalized players is already ideal, giving Gilas Pilipinas a fighting chance in major international events.

Bennie Boatwright, the 27-year-old former San Miguel Beer import, is the latest player to be identified by the federation as candidate for naturalization.

He will join Barangay Ginebra reinforcement Justin Brownlee, former Ateneo de Manila University slotman Ange Kouame and National Basketball Association player Jordan Clarkson in the pool of naturalized players.

Although sideliners raised the idea of jacking up the number of naturalized players, Panlilio stressed that Boatwright will be the last player to be nominated for Filipino citizenship — at least for now.

"For now, we are good," said Panlilio when asked if they are still planning to add more names to the pool of naturalized players.

Boatwright seems to be the player whom the doctor ordered for Gilas Pilipinas.

Aside from being younger than Brownlee, the former University of Southern California star is taller at 6-foot-10 and can run the floor, shoot from the perimeter and take it strong to the basket.

In fact, he suited up for the Beermen in 13 matches in the Commissioner's Cup of the Philippine Basketball Association, posting glowing averages of 30.3 points, 12.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists.

But more than that, it was Boatwright's attitude and willingness to undergo the tedious process of naturalization that prompted the federation to consider him.

"According to Coach Tim (Cone) and the coaches, he has great attitude, great skills, still young and, more importantly, willing to be naturalized," said Panlilio, emphasizing that the main role as naturalized player still belongs to Brownlee.