Adams, a free agent over the past few months, was one of the 24 names called upon to compose Gilas Pilipnas' pool for the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers' ...
“I’m very motivated to be a part of the final 12. Just having this chance is truly a blessing.” Getting the chance to represent the Philippines is always a blessing,” he told Tiebreaker Times.
MANILA, Philippines–Roosevelt Adams has been in free agency limbo since leaving Terrafirma Dyip during the PBA's offseason.
Adams is a 6-foot-6 forward who can hit shots from inside and out. “He was in America, and then signified that he wanted to join the national team pool if he is welcome,” SBP executive director and spokesperson Sonny Barrios said on Monday. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Monday said that Adams, the first overall pick of the 2020 PBA Rookie Draft, has drawn so much praise from the Gilas coaching staff since joining the camp for the games against the Cedars and the Saudis.