MERON AKO PH swept Day One of the Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) 3x3 Prime 2023 – HCMC Grand Final to move closer to a spot in the finals in Ho Chi Minh City.
The team of Nico Salva, Keith Datu, Terrence Tumalip, and Yutien Andrada defeated Ares BKK of Thailand, 21-9, and Bumblebees of Vietnam, 21-17.
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Meron Ako Philippines also beat VN Select team composed of the Vietnam national team, 21-15, to win all three games of the preliminary round.
The Philippine club will face Thang Long Warriors on Sunday for a place in the championship game.
The team coached by Anton Altamirano is competing in the 12-squad tournament following an invitation from the VBA. The VBA 3x3 Prime is the culminating event following two legs in Hanoi and Nha Trang.
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