The Cebu Masters proved to be positive experience for MCFASolver Tech Centrale squad.
Representing Lubao in the latest leg of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour and seeded twelfth in the field, they managed to top the qualifying round to kickstart the action inside the sprawling SM Seaside City Cebu.
They dispatched Taichung Hong Jia from Chinese-Taipei, 19-10, then followed that with a 17-11 victory over Auckland, to advance to the main draw.
Slotted in Pool D, they battled against eventual champion Miami, 15-22, and contested against Ulaanbaatar MMC Energy, 17-21, to finish tenth overall in the competition.
Having showcased their wares against some of the best in the world, the team was encouraged by their form.
TH Tumalip, the lone Filipino in the quartet, says about his experience, "Naipakita naming kaya namin makipagsabayan."
He adds, "Malaking bagay yung experience na nakuha namin, from practicing with some of the top 3x3 players hanggang sa exposure na nakuha namin paglaban sa mga top teams, madadala namin lahat yun papunta sa PBA 3x3."
Serving as his teammates for the 3x3 World Tour event are Jose Blasquez of Spain, who was on the team that secured them a spot in this competition, as well as former Lyceum big man Mike Harry Nzeusseu of Cameroon and Stanko Kujundzic of Croatia.
The Anton Altamirano-coached squad is now looking to prepare themselves for the PBA 3x3 Second Conference, which will start this coming October with regular teammates Yutien Andrada, Ael Banal, Louie Vigil, and newcomers Brandon Ramirez and Nico Salva.
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