Watch: The Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp 2019 Where Four Pinoy Kids Top the Game

The journey of the Jr. NBA 2019 players continues... The story of our very own delegate from the Philippines finally took place in Indonesia. And four from 10 players made it to the finals!

The first-ever Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Selection Camp wrapped Sunday, June 16, 2019. Four Filipinos were selected to be a part of the Jr. NBA Global Championship in Orlando, Florida. These young athletes topped campers from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, making the Philippines the country with the most representatives to be selected.

The selected Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 All-Stars, comprised of three boys and one girl, will represent Asia Pacific at the Jr. NBA Global Championship, a youth basketball tournament for the top 13- and 14-year-old boys and girls teams from around the world that will be held Aug. 6-11 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida. 

Camille Nolasco, Heinz Gabriel Demisana, Sebastian Reyes, and Lionel Matthew Rubico were recognized as part of the top performing players of the first-ever Jr. NBA Asia Pacific Selection Camp staged June 15-16 at the Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) in Jakarta, Indonesia, which featured 34 boys and 34 girls from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.  Led by Jr. NBA coaches Carlos Barroca, Rob Newson and Natalia Andre, the two-day camp lessons to the participants including how to execute technical and tactical skills and develop teamwork among players of varying languages and cultural backgrounds.

Here is their live action video during the game:

In addition, Jr. NBA athletes participated in the skills challenge during the Jr. NBA All-Star Saturday Night event that featured Jr. NBA Indonesia alumni and Indonesian personalities including professional basketball player Daniel Wenas, actress and singer Mikha Tambayong, and social media influencers Hadi al Ghifary and Reynal Abipraya.

Jr. NBA Philippines 2019 is presented by Alaska, with AXA, Gatorade, Globe, Panasonic, Rexona and Vivo as official partners. ABS-CBN S+A, Basketball TV and NBA Premium TV are the official broadcasters of Jr. NBA Philippines.

Fans can learn more about Jr. NBA Philippines at www.jrnba.asia/philippines and on Facebook and the NBA at www.nba.com and on Facebook and Twitter.  Visit www.alaskamilk.com to learn more about Alaska Milk Corporation, and follow Alaska Milk on Facebook for more information about Alaska Sports.

Quotes:

Henjz Gabriel Demisana

“Basketball has given me many opportunities with one of them being able to play in the Jr. NBA program.  I’m very proud to join the Asia Pacific team competing in the Jr. NBA Global Championship.”

Diane Camille Nolasco

“When I first saw my opponents, I didn’t expect to be here since they’re so tall, but I brought the Filipino mentality ‘puso’ which helped achieve my goal of being part of the Jr. NBA Asia Pacific girls team.”

Sebastian Roy Reyes

“I’m excited for the competition in the United States because it will be a lot harder than in Asia.  Representing the Philippines is a big deal for myself because not all kids have an opportunity to play for their country.”

Lionel Matthew Rubico

“My coaches always reminded to go hard to the basket, not be afraid, believe in myself, and fight with all my heart.  I’m looking forward to meeting new friends and challenging the talented players from around the world.”

Meanwhile, the following is a complete list of Jr. NBA Global Championship Asia Pacific Team members:

Congratulations to all the finalists! Always keep up the good work kids! Bring home the victory to our country! 06/22/2019 (Runner Rocky)

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