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FIBA: No hard feelings for Abando despite limited minutes in World Cup

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Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="The Philippines" Rhenz="" Abando="" blocks="" Giampaolo="" Ricci="" during="" their="" Group="" A="" game="" in="" the="" FIBA="" Basketball="" World="" Cup="" August="" at="" Araneta="" Coliseum="" Quezon="" City.="" Jonathan="" ABS-CBN="" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/08/29/20230829-fiba-italy-gilas-jc-15.jpg"/><figcaption>The Philippines&#x27; Rhenz Abando blocks Italy&#x27;s Giampaolo Ricci during their Group A game in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, August 29, 2023 at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. <em>Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News.</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA -- Gilas Pilipinas swingman Rhenz Abando does not mind getting limited minutes for the Philippines during their loss to Italy in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 on Tuesday night.</p><p>Abando was one of the bright spots for the nationals during their match against Azzuri, scoring eight points including a trey to go with two rebounds. At one point, he even swatted one of Giampaolo Ricci&#x27;s attempt to the basket.</p><p>He did this in 14 minutes of action on the floor.</p><p>The former NCAA Most Valuable Player insisted that he does not feel bad despite fan sentiment that he is &quot;underutilized&quot; by the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/29/23/gilas-fails-to-advance-to-2nd-round-after-bowing-to-italy">FIBA: Gilas fails to advance to 2nd round after bowing to Italy</a></li></ul><p>“Walang tampo, last time FIBA Asia (Championship), actually na-cut pa ako nun e,” he told the media. “Naging motivation ko ‘yun.&quot;</p><p>The Filipino import of KBL champion Anyang KGC said he just wants to contribute any way he can.</p><p>“Tatanggapin ko kahit anong minutes ang ibigay,&quot; he said.</p><p>Abando averaged 7.8 minutes per game for the Philippines in the group stage. He played for just three minutes against the Dominican Republic and for five against Angola. </p><p>Coach Chot Reyes, meanwhile, praised Abando&#x27;s performance against the Italians, citing that he brings energy to the team.</p><p>&quot;That’s Rhenz’s role in the team. He is a spark plug off the bench,&quot; he said.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/08/30/23/despite-world-cup-losses-gilas-still-in-hunt-for-olympic-berth">FIBA: Despite World Cup losses, Gilas still in hunt for Olympic berth</a></li></ul><p>Reyes also admitted trying to work out the minutes between Abando and teammate CJ Perez.</p><p>&quot;I had a conversation with both him and CJ about them coming off the bench, not getting much minutes, but still being able to impact the game,&quot; said the coach. </p><div><b>For more stories on the FIBA World Cup, click <a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/fibaworldcup2023" target="_blank">here</a>.</b></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8p5C8uVrbHc?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div><div> </div>

Gilas Pilipinas swingman Rhenz Abando does not mind getting limited minutes for the Philippines during their loss to Italy in the FIBA World Cup on Tuesday night.

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FIBA: No hard feelings for Abando despite limited minutes in World Cup

Dennis Gasgonia,

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Published Aug 30, 2023 06:06 PM PHT

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