pogo88 Mikey Williams boosts Strong Group in Dubai tournament
Mikey Williams.–SGA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—Mikey Williams, the former TNT Tropang Giga star, will make his Philippine comeback when he bolsters Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in the 2025 Dubai International Basketball Championship, which tips off January 24.
"This series is not just about the two teams playing; it's about reviving the spirit of hockey in Delhi. We hope this will inspire more young players from the region to take up the game," Harmanpreet stated in a press release issued by Hockey India.
Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey expressed his enthusiasm and stated: "This bilateral series against Germany will be a remarkable showcase of world-class hockey. Both India and Germany have a rich history in the sport, and this series will give fans an opportunity to witness an intense competition between two of the most formidable teams in the world.
Williams last saw action in April 2023 when he led TNT to a title in the PBA Governors’ Cup before the prolific guard and the Tropang Giga had a contract dispute that led to the termination of his contract.
Article continues after this advertisement“I’m excited to be working with him again,” said SGA coach Charles Tiu. “I was quite close to him before. We won two championships together, and hopefully, we can win another one.”
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Williams was supposed to suit up for SGA in the Dubai tilt last year but things didn’t fall into place.
Article continues after this advertisementThe 33-year-old Williams joins an already-stacked Philippine side, which is led by former NBA veterans DeMarcus Cousins and Andray Blatche as well as fellow American reinforcements Malachi Richardson and Terry Larrier.
free money no deposit casino Article continues after this advertisement READ: Andray Blatche mulls retirement after Strong Group run in DubaiBlatche, a naturalized Filipino and represented the country in numerous international tournaments, had said that his impending stint with SGA could be his last.
Article continues after this advertisementCrack Filipino-American playmaker Jason Brickman, Angelo Kouame, Rhenz Abando and Dave Ildefonso are also part of the squad and so are Tiu’s College of St. Benilde wards in reigning NCAA MVP Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot and Justine Sanchez.
Strong Group is eyeing redemption after losing in the title game to Lebanon’s Al Riyadi on a buzzer-beater despite parading former NBA superstar Dwight Howard.
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