Lubao MCFASolver Tech Centrale set for FIBA 3x3 debut in Cebu

Lubao MCFASolver

After earning a spot in the Cebu Masters leg of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour, the Wilcon Home Depot 3x3 team made a few tweaks heading into this coming tournament.

The Terrence Tumalip-bannered quartet is set to represent the storied basketball history of Pampanga through the municipality of Lubao. They also secured a local sponsor in the form of MCFASolver Tech Centrale, which is the top electronics store in Central Luzon.

Co-team owner Ma. Cristina F. Antonio shares, "It’s our tremendous pleasure to be representing the country in this World Tour event. We all know how famed Cabalens are in basketball and we want nothing more but to contribute to that starting this tournament."

Founded by Antonio and co-owner and partner Erickson A. Solver in October 2017, MCFASolver Tech Centrale started out in Sta. Cruz, Lubao, and has since grown into 55 branches across Central Luzon and even branched out into Pangasinan and La Union, with soon-to-open stores in Benguet and the rest of Northern Luzon down the line.

Since securing a spot in the Cebu Masters by claiming the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 2023 Quest 3.0 at Ayala Malls Solenad last month, the Anton Altamirano-coached squad made a couple of adjustments to ensure the team is ready for the task ahead.

Tumalip and Jose Blazquez will be joined by Mike Harry Nzeusseu as well as Stanko Kujundžić, the top-ranked 3x3 baller from Croatia.

Tumalip shares, "Confident kami sa ilalaro namin at alam namin na kaya naming makipagsabayan sa kahit na sinong makakalaban namin dito."

Lubao will have a formidable task ahead, with the likes of Ub, Amsterdam, Vienna, and Miami in the field for the September 23-24 tournament, as well as a Manila Chooks side led by Cebu native Mac Tallo.