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Asian Games: After losing roster spot again, Don Trollano ready to go home

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/news/08/15/20180815-gilas-pilipinas_don-trollano.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Don Trollano savored his fleeting time with the national team, even if he never played a single minute. Richard Esguerra, ABS-CBN Sports</figcaption></figure></div>JAKARTA—TNT guard Don Trollano is ready to go back to the Philippines and help his mother team after a roller-coaster experience with the national squad.One of 14 players called up by coach Yeng Guiao to play in the 2018 Asian Games, Trollano failed to make the cut for the final 12 because of the inclusion of Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson. However, when Clarkson was barred by the NBA from playing in the Asiad, Trollano was put in the roster and flew with the team to Jakarta, Indonesia.On the eve of their first game against Kazakhstan, however, the NBA reversed its course and allowed Clarkson to suit up for the Philippines. Trollano, thus, was left out of the final lineup — something that the former Adamson guard insists is of no issue to him.“Hindi ko naman tine-take it personally. Wala naman sa akin, naintindihan ko naman sila kasi &#x27;di ba, for the good of the team naman eh,” said Trollano. “So wala naman sa akin &#x27;yun. Kung &#x27;yun ang makakabuti sa team, wala, go lang ako. At least naka-tulong ako sa kanila, so no problem. Walang problema.”Yet Trollano won’t deny that he was quite disappointed about the development, especially as he was oh-so-close to fulfilling his dream of playing for flag and country.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="http://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/08/18/asian-games-dreams-do-come-true-for-don-trollano">FULL STORY: Asian Games dreams do come true for Don Trollano</a></li></ul>“Nanghihinayang ako,” he admitted, “Kasi one step na lang eh.”“Pero wala eh, ganoon talaga. Nangyayari &#x27;yan, so okay lang sa akin, walang problema,” he added.Trollano is welcome to stay with the team as it embarks on its campaign, even if he will not be playing for the Philippines anymore. “Masahista muna (si Trollano),” Guiao joked when asked about the player’s role.“He’s going to stay and he’s going to be a part of the practice sessions,” Guiao said. “I’m not just really sure on the other end . . . Nag-umpisa na ‘yung PBA. Baka naman gusto na siyang bawiin ng Talk N Text. Hindi pa namin alam kung ano ‘yung plano ng Talk N Text.”“But if he wants to stay and Talk N Text allows him to stay, he can stay,” the coach added.According to Trollano, TNT head coach Nash Racela has already tried to contact him regarding his plans. The KaTropa begin their campaign in the 2018 PBA Governors’ Cup on Friday against NLEX — incidentally, Guiao’s team — and they would love to have Trollano back in the fold by then.“Personally, siyempre gusto kong umuwi para makatulong eh,” said Trollano, who noted that they have some players on the injured list including Jericho Cruz. “Dito (sa Asian Games), kumpleto naman na sila. Ginawa ko naman na ‘yung part ko.”“So Talk N Text na muna siguro, if ever,” he added.Trollano pointed out that he stands to miss six games in the PBA if he stays for the duration of the Philippines’ campaign in the Asiad.“Siyempre, ‘di naman ako naka-line-up. So may PBA games din kami,” he said. “I’m willing to go home.”If he does wind up leaving early, Trollano said he only has good memories of the time he spent with the national team.“Ang saya, siyempre, tapos nakarating pa ako dito,” said Trollano. “Hindi ko naman ‘to na-experience before, so first time. Masaya. Unfortunately, ‘di nga pinalad, (pero) I’m happy pa rin naman to be here.”For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

The TNT guard is ready to go back to the Philippines and help his mother team after a roller-coaster experience with the national squad.

The TNT guard is ready to go back to the Philippines and help his mother team after a roller-coaster experience with the national squad.

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Asian Games: After losing roster spot again, Don Trollano ready to go home

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 15, 2018 05:14 PM PHT

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Updated August 15, 2018 06:43 PM PHT

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