MANILA, Philippines: Despite having power-packed reinforcements led by former NBA star Dwight Howard and Andray Blatche, Filipino coach Charles Tiu said Strong Group Athletics will have its hands full competing against a tough bracket in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship that includes two Lebanese club teams.

Strong Group is bracketed at Group B, along with Lebanese squads Beirut Club and Homenetmen, along with Libya's Al Ahli Tripoli, Syria's Al Wehda and host country United Arab Emirates.

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