Dela Rosa spearheads Gilas Women at WPBA 3x3

Kacey dela Rosa

Gilas Women will have two teams at the upcoming Invitational WPBA 3x3, which kicks off on Monday.

About their participation in this competition, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas program director for 3x3 Eric Altamirano shares, "We’re grateful for the PBA for giving us this chance to evaluate our talent pool as we plot a new start for the 3x3 program in the country."

Leading the cast in Gilas A is Kacey dela Rosa, recently named as the UAAP Most Valuable Player this past season in 5x5, and is perceived as potentially a foundational piece for the national team in both disciplines.

Joining her there are fellow Ateneans Trina Guytingco and Hazelle Yam, with National University standouts Mikka Cacho and Kristine Cayabyab completing the squad.

Jhazmin Joson, Kacey's teammate in both Ateneo and Gilas Women, leads Gilas B, which is comprised of Monique del Carmen, Snow Penaranda, Luisa San Juan, and April Tano.

Serving as opposition in this six-team field are Uratex Dream, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Navy, and Angelis Resort in this six-team field.

The tournament begins on Jan. 22-23 at Ayala Malls Circuit Makati, on Jan. 29-30 at Ayala Malls Market! Market!, and on Feb. 5-6 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

The top four teams from the three legs will advance to the knockout playoffs, set to take place on Feb. 19 at Ayala Malls Glorietta.

Uratex ready for WPBA 3x3

Uratex Dream

With the PBA reviving its women's program through the Invitational WPBA 3x3, it marks a new field to conquer for Uratex.

The firm is fielding one of its teams for the upcoming competition, which is comprised of three legs integrated into the league's ongoing 3x3 campaign.

Team owner Peachy Medina shares, "It’s a longtime coming and we’re happy to be part of the rise of women’s 3x3 basketball on the local front. We’re just happy to compete and we’ll make sure to give it our all in the WPBA 3x3."

Uratex Dream is led by Kaye Pingol, who is the fifth-ranked Filipina 3x3 player in the country, complemented by Sam Harada, Eunique Chan, Shanda Anies, Cecilia Junsay, and April Siat.

Serving as the main foil for the Dream are the Gilas Women, which will field a couple of teams. Completing the field are Angelis Resort, the Philippine Air Force, and the Philippine Navy.

The first leg of the Invitational WPBA 3x3 will take place on January 22-23 at the Ayala Malls Circuit Makati, followed by the second leg on January 29-30 at Ayala Malls Market! Market!. The final leg is scheduled on February 5-6 at the Ayala Malls Manila Bay.

The top four teams will advance to the knockout playoffs scheduled on February 19 at Ayala Malls Glorietta.