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The Manila Melmac 3x3 team -- Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou -- at the offices of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Handout photo

The Manila Melmac 3x3 team -- Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou -- at the offices of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1753509935837072625_3x3.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="The Manila Melmac 3x3 team -- Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou -- at the offices of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Handout photo"/>The Manila Melmac 3x3 team -- Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou -- at the offices of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). Handout photo</div>MANILA -- The Philippines&#x27; former No. 1 3x3 player is returning to the circuit, as Mac Tallo is set to team up with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou in Manila Melmac.The team, which will be coached by seasoned mentors Mau Belen and Chico Lanete, is set to compete in the global FIBA 3x3 World Tour circuit.&quot;This is the new direction for Philippine 3x3 now, as mandated by SBP President Al Panlilio,&quot; said SBP executive director Erika Dy.&quot;We are supporting club teams like Manila Melmac by giving them slots on the tour. The valuable tour points they earn boost our federation&#x27;s ranking, and therefore improve our chances of making it to the Olympics,&quot; she added.&quot;I&#x27;m confident this team will make their mark on the tour and contribute a lot to our quest for the Olympics. Para sa bansa itong nilalaro nila kaya susuportahan natin ito.&quot;The team intensified its preparations for the FIBA 3x3 Jakarta Challenger, set for July 26 to 27, by participating in the 2025 Halfcourt Courtside Fair held at Okada Manila. Manila Melmac swept the local competition, scoring wins over Baguio Highlanders, Taho Story, and the host squad Okada Manila.In Jakarta, the team will face off against Spain&#x27;s Mataro and Romania&#x27;s Bucharest Stiinta in the qualifying round for a chance to enter the main draw. The Jakarta Challenger serves as a gateway to the Lausanne Masters happening in August.Team captain Mac Tallo expressed his excitement, not only about returning to 3x3 basketball, but also for getting the full backing of the national federation.&quot;Sa tagal kong naglalaro ng 3x3, ito talaga ang dream ko — &#x27;yung finally maglaro para sa Pilipinas. At sobrang laking bagay na suportado na kami ngayon ng SBP. We&#x27;ll give our all for the country,&quot; he said.

The Philippines' former No. 1 3x3 player is returning to the circuit, as Mac Tallo is set to team up with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou in Manila Melmac.

The Philippines' former No. 1 3x3 player is returning to the circuit, as Mac Tallo is set to team up with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou in Manila Melmac.

Former top PH player Mac Tallo back in 3x3 action through Manila Melmac

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Former top PH player Mac Tallo back in 3x3 action through Manila Melmac

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Published July 26, 2025 02:07 PM PHT

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