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Scottie Thompson out of FIBA OQT due to back injury


MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas suffered a major setback as do-it-all guard Scottie Thompson was struck out of the national team roster due to a bad back.

'Scottie is not joining OQT because of injury,' Gilas team manager Richard del Rosario told The Manila Times on Friday, June 21 during the national team's first day of training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna.