Ginebra acquires Gray, Dyip gets de Liaño

MANILA – FilipinoA m e r i c a n f o r w a r d Jeremiah Gray is set to become a Kabarangay once he fully recovers from his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear injury.

In a surprising move on Tuesday, Terrafirma Dyip traded their No. 2 overall pick during the PBA Season 47 Rookie Draft on Sunday to the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings.

In return, the Dyip received Filipino- Italian gunner Javier Gomez de Liano, Gin Kings’ No. 8 overall pick in the justconcluded draft , and sophomore guard Brian Enriquez.

The 6-foot-5 Gray is a welcome addition for the Gin Kings once he recovers from his ACL tear, which he sustained while playing for TNT Tropang Giga in the PBA 3x3 last year.

The 25-year-old highf l yer out of Division I I school Dominican University of California has previously suited up for the BBC Sparta Bertrange in Luxembourg before moving to the Philippines.

Gray then played for several years with San Miguel-Alab Pilipinas in the ASEAN Basketball League and was part of Mighty Sports-Philippines that played in various tournaments abroad.

Gray, who played a huge role in TNT numerous title runs i n the PBA 3x3 tourney, has been rehabbing in the United

The 40- year- ol d Amit established an early 3- 0 lead against Tan. But the Singaporean rallied to within 2-3 before the Filipina notched four consecutive sets to complete the title repeat.

“Alam ko naman na laban talaga ito. Hindi naman ibibigay sa akin. Hindi naman siya nag- give up. Laban talaga. Expected ko

naman ‘yung dikitan pero mabuti na lang hindi umabot doon,” said Amit.

Erika Bomogao and Rhichein Yosorez also added to Team Philippines’ gold haul. They ruled the muay thai women’s waikru mai muay by defeating their finals foe.

Chloe Isleta, meanwhile, captured Team Philippines’ first SEA Games swimming gold medal in 29 years as she ruled the women’s 200m backstroke event on Monday night.

Bowler Alexis Sy-Chua clinched a silver medal in the women’s singles event, while Philippines notched two team silver medals in the men’s sabre team and women’s epee team events.

In other athletics results, Guimarasnon Joida Gagnao (3000m Steeplechase), William Morrison (men’s discus throw), Alyana Nicolas ( pole vault) and Jelly Paragile ( pole vault) captured bronze medals each./