GILAS Pilipinas pool members AJ Edu and Calvin Oftana have no doubt that the presence of NBA star Jordan Clarkson in the national team's practices in recent days have elevated their play and competitiveness as the build up continues for the 2023 FIBA World Cup.

"When you have high-level players join, it elevates everyone else, especially for NBA players like Jordan, everyone wants to meet those standards," Edu said during his guest appearance on Saturday, August 12, at former PBA commissioner Noli Eala's online sports program "Power and Play."

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