Benilde's Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot, Justine Sanchez join Strong Group in Dubai tilt

De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde players Allen Liwag, Tony Ynot, and Justine Sanchez were also named in the lineup of the Strong Group Athletics which will compete in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship in January 19 to 28.

The three players will join De La Salle University's Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor, previously named by Strong Group Athletics head coach Charles Tiu, in the Dubai tilt.

“DLSU just won the college championship, so it made sense for us to bring in some of their players and merge them with ours at Benilde,” said Tiu. “After all, we are One La Salle.”

Tiu said he also wants the three Benilde players to gain experience as part of their development with the Blazers.

“We also wanted to give our newest Benilde recruits the experience of playing overseas and competing at a high level. So, we decided to include Ynot, Sanchez, and Liwag,” Tiu said.

“They will have to fight for their minutes as they also play the same position as our imports. But this is good for their overall growth as players and is part of my thrust at CSB to continue developing guys as much as we can.”

DLSU head coach Topex Robinson will also be part of the Dubai tiff.

Dwight Howard and Andre Roberson banner the team along with Andray Blatch and Mckenzie Moore.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News