Hopes up for Clarkson clearance to join Gilas

Jordan Clarkson (Facebook) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is still counting on Jordan Clarkson to join the national men’s basketball team in the 18th Asian Games.

A Daily Tribune source yesterday revealed that the federation is still hoping that the Cleveland Cavaliers playmaker will get his clearance from the National Basketball Association (NBA) to be able to suit up for Philippine Gilas in the quadrennial conclave in Jakarta starting 18 August.

The source said phone lines burned between ranking SBP officials, Clarkson’s parents, the Cavaliers’ front office and the NBA officials in a final effort to have Clarkson as reinforcement of the Gilas Pilipinas squad.

Head coach Yeng Guiao already named the 14-man squad but he left two spots open in case Clarkson is given the green light to compete. The matter will be decided before the crucial delegation registration meeting Friday afternoon.

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