IRUS Chua is in Singapore for the NBA Academy Asia Development.
The 16-year-old Chua joins other young talent from Asia and Oceania.
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Chua scored 121 points in the Milcu youth league earlier this year.
A product of Brent International School Manila, Chua made his mark in the NBL Youth where he captured the finals MVP in the 16-under division, leading Microsmith Elite to the title.
He was also named as the MVP in the NBL Youth All-Star Game that featured the best players from the 14-under and 16-under.
The NBA Academy has become a breeding ground of future players in the top league of the world. Its graduates include Josh Giddey of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Dyson Daniels of the New Orleans Pelicans, and Benedict Mathurin of the Indiana Pacers.
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