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Gilas Pilipinas U23, Uratex Dream to banner Pilipinas United 3x3 League women's division
Gilas Pilipinas U23 and Uratex Dream will lead the women's 12-team cast of the Pilipinas United 3x3 League, which will be held on August 23 and 24 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
The league aims to showcase Filipino talent on the global 3x3 stage.
'We're pumped to once again hold world-class 3x3 events here in our country. We believe it's another chance to prove that we Filipinos can compete on the world stage, and the Pilipinas United 3x3 League is here to provide that platform as our local teams test their mettle against quality competition from overseas,' said PU3L tournament director Eric Altamirano.
Aside from the two teams, local squads Pilipinas Aguilas and Uncle Drew will also compete, along with eight other top international teams.
In the men's division, Uncle Drew, Half Court Group, and Taho Story will lead the 12-team field.
The winning team will earn a spot in the Kaohsiung Challenger in October, while the top Philippine club will compete in the Manila Challenger in September.
The winner of the men's division will take home a US$5,000 cash prize, while the runner-up will receive US$2,500. The women's division champion will bag US$3,000, and the runner-up will earn US$1,500.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
