Strong Group-PH beats UAE to complete Jones Cup title sweep

[Starmix]

From the Manila, Philippines report, strong Group-Philippines defeated the United Arab Emirates, 87-62, Sunday, wrapping up the William Jones Cup campaign, with an 8-0 record, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Tanjuan Agee finished with 20 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Kiefer Ravena chipped in 13 points, including three triples, to go with nine assists.DJ Fenner and Ian Miller scored 12 points each, with Dave Ildefonso contributing 10.

The report said that the win sealed a historic feat, making Strong Group the first Philippine team to win back-to-back titles in the tournament’s 44-year history. The Philippines now boasts eight Jones Cup titles, joining previous champions Northern Cement (1982), San Miguel (1985), the Centennial Team (1998), Gilas Pilipinas (2012), Mighty Sports (2016, 2019), and Strong Group (2024). Coach Charles Tiu praised the team’s chemistry and dedication.

In addition, the Filipinos extended their unbeaten run to 16 games across the 2024 and 2025 editions. This year, they beat Chinese-Taipei Blue (67-56), Japan Developmental (79-67), Qatar (81-54), Australia’s NBL1 Rising Stars (91-75), Chinese-Taipei White (107-75), Malaysia (106-98), and Bahrain (92-68).

Source: Philippines News Agency ( PNA)

 

[magnus2022]

Congratulations to the team! It shows that they are real capable winners if they canxwin the trophy on back on back. That's impressive.

 

[Starmix]

The Ph team also won against the Saudi Arabia team. Hoping my country will win in the coming international championship.