Former Xavier stars join Mighty Sports in Dubai

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 08 Jan 2020 08:13:13 +0000

JOSEPH YEO

FORMER Xavier School stars are looking forward for a happy reunion as Mighty Sports tries it luck again in the Dubai International Basketball Championship slated later this month in the ultra-modern city of United Arab Emirates.

Then bannered by Ginebra resident import Justin Brownlee and two-time NBA champion Lamar Odom of the Los Angeles Lakers, the country’s sports apparel and accessories ball club fell short in its bid to win the prestigious event last year after settling for third place.

But team owner Alex Wongchuking and Joseph Yeo, who both left indelible marks during their respective eras with the premier learning school, are convinced the team – sponsored by Go for Gold, Oriental Group, Creative Pacific of Bong Cuevas and Gatorade – can do better this time around.

“I think we’re more prepared this time than last year,” said Wongchuking. “Aside from former Xavier stars, we have a good mix of young and veteran players in the team.”

CHARLES Tiu 

Yeo, on his part, said the lessons they’ve learned since their initial foray in the annual tournament will serve t
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