(From left) Kai Sotto, Boban Marjanovic and Dwight Ramos PHOTOS FROM FIBA.COM AND AP PHOTO
After relishing the experience competing against former PBA imports and their respective squads, the young Gilas Pilipinas men's team shifts to high gear playing against some of the best players in the NBA when the Philippines plunges to action in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.
The Philippines will take on host Serbia minus Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Most Valuable Player in the NBA regular season, who announced a few days ago he won't be playing for the national squad.