THE Philippine team reinforcements are good to go in the Fiba Asia Champions Cup after completing their travel documents to China.
Visa delays had prevented the Philippine team from finalizing the roster for the tournament in Chenzhou, but American reinforcement Isaiah Austin has secured their documents on Wednesday according to coach Chot Reyes.
The tournament opens on Friday.
Coach Chot Reyes said on Twitter on Wednesday night Austin and Congolese import Rod Ebondo have secured their visas.
Just got word that both @IsaiahAustin & Rod Ebondo have gotten their Chinese visas! #????????????!
— Chot Reyes (@coachot) September 20, 2017
The 24-oyear-old American had issues securing a visa in Manila and had to go to Hong Kong to process his travel documents.
Austin arrived in Manila only last week.
The local players in the team backed by Chooks to Go are Carl Bryan Cruz, LA Revilla, Norbert Torres, Kiefer Ravena, Raymar Jose, Jeron Teng, Jeric Teng, Almond Vosotros, Jett Manuel and Alfrancis Tamsi.
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