ANTIPOLO – Bennie Boatwright is finally a naturalized Filipino.
The 6-foot-10 Boatwright had taken his oath of allegiance as a Filipino citizen on Wednesday at the Philippine embassy in China.
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the oath taking of Boatwright in the East Asian country where he is currently playing for Fujian Sturgeons.
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas however, has yet to make an official statement on the matter.
The development meant Boatwright will be eligible to play his first-ever game with Gilas Pilipinas in the coming fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers next month in Seremban, Malaysia.
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