Guam’s Jericho Cruz throughout a recreation in opposition to Thailand within the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers.–Picture from Fiba
MANILA, Philippines—Jericho Cruz and Guam made historical past by securing a spot within the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup for the primary time.
Guam formally punched their ticket to the continental meet on Friday when Chinese language Taipei beat Thailand.
Guam, although, took care of enterprise on Thursday after clipping the Thais, 89-81, behind Cruz’s efforts.
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The Filipino-Guamanian guard racked up 21 factors, eight assists, three rebounds and a steal in 37 minutes.
Guam’s duo of Earnest Ross Jr. and Ben Borja II additionally supplied vital contributions with 19 and 15 factors, respectively.
Guam completed the ultimate section of the qualifiers at 1-1 after absorbing a 113-73 drubbing by the hands of Taipei on Thursday.
The 34-year-old Cruz, who performs for the San Miguel Beermen within the PBA, has established himself as a dependable cog for Guam. He averaged 10.8 factors, 2.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists in eight video games within the qualifiers.
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