June Mar Fajardo, the renowned player from Gilas Pilipinas and San Miguel, is eagerly awaiting clearance from the team’s physicians to fully participate in practice. In an interview, Fajardo expressed his excitement about the possibility of playing in another Fiba World Cup and stated that he is currently focusing on his conditioning. Fajardo suffered a knee injury during the East Asia Super League’s Champions Week, which prevented him from participating in the PBA Governors’ Cup and the Southeast Asian Games.
Fajardo, also known as the “Kraken,” made his World Cup debut in 2014 and was named the Most Improved Player that year. He is thrilled about the opportunity to play in a third World Cup, especially since the Philippines will be cohosting the event with Japan and Indonesia. Japeth Aguilar, another talented player from Barangay Ginebra, is also on track to participate in his third consecutive World Cup. Fajardo acknowledged the growth and potential of the younger players in the team and expressed confidence in their abilities.
As the team prepares for the World Cup, they are focusing on fitness, game rhythm, and integrating new players into the system. They will be training and bonding at Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna, before heading to Europe for a series of tune-up games. The Filipino fans are eagerly anticipating the games, with a record-breaking Fiba crowd expected at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
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