4 college squads face foreign teams

The NSAC World Invitational presented by the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) will bring together eight teams from the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan and Australia for three days of international basketball competition from 14 to 16 August at the Philsports Arena.

Organized by Asiabasket, the tournament brings four Philippine collegiate programs together with four international teams, creating an opportunity for Filipino student-athletes to test themselves against different basketball programs and styles of play.

Representing the Philippines are University of Santo Tomas (UST), San Beda University, Jose Rizal University (JRU), and Far Eastern University (FEU).

Joining them are Fighting Eagles Nagoya and Tenri University from Japan, National Formosa University from Taiwan, and Elite Stacks AUS from Australia.

Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick “Pato” Gregorio welcomed the staging of the international tournament and the opportunities it creates for Filipino student-athletes.

“The NSAC World Invitational gives our student-athletes an opportunity to compete against international opposition here at home and gain valuable experience that can contribute to their development. The Philippine Sports Commission is pleased to support initiatives that create more meaningful competitive opportunities for Filipino athletes,” Gregorio said.