(UPDATE) JAPAN B.League Asian import Thirdy Ravena believes his experience in the "Land of the Rising Sun" will come in handy should he get the chance to crack the Gilas Pilipinas final 12, which will play in the FIBA World Cup this August in Manila.

The 26-year-old Ravena, who just concluded his third B.League season with the San-en NeoPhoenix, said he's learned a lot just playing against seasoned Japanese and foreign players, some of whom have experience in the NBA and the European league.

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