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Taguig joins WNBL, invites free agents to try out

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/life/02/23/wnbl.jpg"/><figcaption>WNBL Executive Vice President Rhose Montreal is joined by Vice President for Basketball Operations Edward Aquino and Bing Victoria, the head coach and co-owner of the Taguig Lady Generals. <em>Handout photo.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA, Philippines -- The Taguig Lady Generals will be the sixth team of the Women&#x27;s National Basketball League, it was announced on Monday ahead of the WNBL&#x27;s first season as a professional outfit.</p><p>The Lady Generals join the Glutagence Glow Boosters, the Pacific Water Queens, the Parañaque Lady Aces, the STAN-Quezon Lady Spartans, and the Philippine Navy Lady Sailors in the trailblazing league.</p><p>The team will be coached by Bing Victoria, also a co-owner. He represents Taguig City Mayor Edgardo Cayetano, who owns the team.</p><p>Victoria met with WNBL executive vice president Rhose Montreal and vice president for basketball operations Edward Aquino on Monday to formalize their entry to the league.</p><p>On the same day, the Lady Generals announced that they are inviting all free agents for a virtual try out. They are encouraged to send their highlights and game tape to rmr818trading@gmail.com. </p><p>A physical tryout will be scheduled once the team&#x27;s proposed venue is approved by the Games and Amusements Board.</p><p>According to Montreal, there are over 70 players who went undrafted from the inaugural WNBL Draft, all of whom are now free agents and can sign with any team -- including Taguig.</p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HZB3CqfN_1s?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>The Taguig Lady Generals will be the sixth team of the Women's National Basketball League.</p>

The Taguig Lady Generals will be the sixth team of the Women's National Basketball League.