High-scoring guard Carlik Jones gave the ultimate compliment to Gilas Pilipinas and energetic wingman Rhenz Abando following South Sudan's 87-68 win over the host team in their 2023 FIBA World Cup classification round on Thursday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Carlik Jones of South Sudan gets challenged by Kai Sotto and Renz Abando of the Philippines during their classification phase game Thursday night in the FIBA World Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO
Carlik Jones of South Sudan gets challenged by Kai Sotto and Renz Abando of the Philippines during their classification phase game Thursday night in the FIBA World Cup at the Araneta Coliseum. PHOTO BY RIO DELUVIO

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