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After the draft the possible Gilas pool did improve a bit but most of the bigs need that FIBA exemption
FIBA eligible:
Needs FIBA exemption:
Zavier Lucero
Luis Villegas
Keith Datu
Christian David
Brandon Bates
Problem is FIBA guidelines for exception to an age cutt of rule (U16) puts emphasis on establishing residency in one's formative years ( in teens at least while still in school). If mere residency years is only criteria then all Japanese B league resident imports will eventually be exempted which clearly isn't correct.
Note the purpose of the Hagop U16 rule is to encourage youth development basketball heritage within the country.
As a rule of thumb, one either has to
1. Represent BG at U18 (latest )ex. Wright or
2 enter as an 18 year old freshman in Philippine colleges for 5 years residency (e,.g. Greg)
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