CHAMBERS AND PARKS JOIN RP ABC TEAM
Manila, April 13, 1998 - Sean Chambers and Bobby Parks are expected to provide the spark for the Philippine team in the ninth Asian Basketball Conference Champions Cup in Kuala Lumpur, from April 25 to May 2.
The Philippines is in Group A with defending Champion Regal of Hong Kong, Al Riadi of Saudi Arabia, Toshiba Red Thunders and a tough Thai team.
Group B will be led by host Petronas of Malaysia, Panasia Indosynctec of Indonesia, Beijing Hanwei of China, MHSK or Uzbekistan and a strong Korean squad.
Hong Kong is predicted to be the toughest opponent, especially with the presence of imports John Spencer and Wayman Strickland and Yung Kam Wah.
Host Petronas will count on its tall, 6'8" Steve Spurlock and Justin Wimmer, plus the hometown audience support.
The Philippines has won the ABC Champions Cup three times.
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