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Romwel Anzures

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<div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:633px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1716534328251IMG_3978.jpeg" style="width:633px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="SGA-bound Kiefer Ravena. Photo handout/SGA"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">SGA-bound Kiefer Ravena. <em>Photo handout/SGA</em></span></span></span><span>MANILA — Kiefer Ravena is set to represent the Philippines in international basketball competition yet again.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>But this time, the Shiga Lakes champion guard will be doing so with Strong Group Athletics as the veteran playmaker is set to play for them in the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in July.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>&quot;I&#x27;m really excited to be part of the Strong Group and play in the Jones Cup,&quot; said Ravena in a statement.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>&quot;It&#x27;s a great opportunity for me to showcase my skills in front of our kababayans again and contribute to the team&#x27;s success. Siyempre, gusto ko talaga maging part ng team na ‘to at sana makabawi kami from the heartbreak we experienced in Dubai,&quot; he added, pointing out the runner-up finish that SGA was dealt with during the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship earlier this year.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>  </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Ravena is coming off a championship run with Shiga in the Division 2 of the Japan B.League, with his squad emerging victorious over the Koshigaya Alphas a few days ago. He is now hoping to continue his winning ways this time with SGA.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>&quot;This is a chance for redemption, and I&#x27;m looking forward to giving my best effort for the fans and for our country,” said the former Ateneo de Manila University star, who delivered 10 points, eight assists, and three rebounds in their championship-clinching win.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><br/></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>For his part, Strong Group head coach Charles Tiu, who was with Ravena in Mighty Sports during the 2016 Merlion Cup and the 2017 Dubai International Basketball Championship, was glad to have the court general alongside him yet again.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>&quot;I&#x27;ve always been a big fan of Kiefer’s game and IQ. He&#x27;s one of my favorite players of all time. I&#x27;ve been wanting to get him on one of my squads again for a long time, and I’m happy it worked out this time,&quot; said the Benilde Blazers head tactician.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>&quot;He always loves representing the country, and when I called him, he accepted the offer to play again without hesitation. He just needs to rest a little as he just won a championship in Japan.&quot;</span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span> </span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span>Also committing to Strong Group for this campaign are Jordan Heading and Caelan Tiongson.</span><span></span><br/></div>

<p>Kiefer Ravena is set to represent the Philippines in international basketball competition yet again. </p>

Kiefer Ravena is set to represent the Philippines in international basketball competition yet again.

Kiefer Ravena to suit up for Strong Group in William Jones Cup

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Kiefer Ravena to suit up for Strong Group in William Jones Cup

Romwel Anzures,

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Published May 24, 2024 03:13 PM PHT

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Updated May 24, 2024 03:24 PM PHT

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