Limitless App looking forward to SEAG after early exit in PBA 3×3
LIMITLESS App sets a redemption mission in the coming Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) in Vietnam after its disappointing campaign on Wednesday鈥檚 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) 3×3 Second Conference Grand Finals.
鈥淚t wasn鈥檛 our day but we鈥檙e looking forward to the SEA Games,鈥 big man Brandon Rosser said after the top-seeded Appmasters鈥 unceremonious early exit in their last competition before wearing the Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 jersey.
The First Conference titlist and four-time leg winners were among the hot favorites but unceremoniously got the boot in the quarterfinal round at the hands of eventual winner Pioneer Pro Tibay, 16-14.
鈥淚t鈥檚 much more of a challenge for us because we have a sour taste in the mouth and we have to get back the glory we had back before,鈥 the Fil-Am stalwart said.
鈥淵ou don鈥檛 want to lose, but an eye-opener is okay,鈥 he added.
Mr. Rosser and his teammates Marvin Hayes, Reymar Caduyac and Jorey Napoles embrace the big responsibility of defending the 3×3 gold the crew of Chris Newsome, Jason Perkins, Mo Tautuaa and CJ Perez previously won in the event鈥檚 inaugural edition in Manila in 2019.
鈥淭he Philippines is the defending champion 鈥 that鈥檚 the torch we have to carry there. We鈥檙e excited for the opportunity,鈥 said the 6-foot-7 Mr. Rosser, who is making his debut for the national team.
While waging battle in the PBA 3×3, the Willie Wilson-coached Appmasters have been watching videos of Gilas鈥 rivals for the SEAG mint.
鈥淭here鈥檚 a lot of size, experience over there, but I think we stack up pretty good against any team in the region,鈥 said Mr. Rosser.
After the Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 venture, Mr. Rosser is making his leap to the 5-on-5. He has already submitted his application for the Season 47 PBA Rookie Draft, where he looms as one of the top prospects.
鈥淚t鈥檚 something I鈥檝e been looking forward to for a long time now so I鈥檓 excited wherever I play and just looking to get better, prove myself and win as much as I can,鈥 he said. 鈥 Olmin Leyba
