EASL well represented in latest FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

November 21, 2024

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EASL well represented in latest FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

15 PLAYERS SPANNING 9 EASL TEAMS AND 7 REGIONS SCHEDULED TO COMPETE

Fifteen East Asia Super League (EASL) players, spanning nine of the league’s 10 total teams, will represent seven regions in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. 

Here’s a list of who will be playing where over the latest FIBA window: 

All times are listed in China Standard Time (CST)

Japan

Alex Kirk (#53) became a naturalized player for Japan in early 2024.
  • Takuto Nakamura (Hiroshima Dragonflies)
  • Ryo Yamazaki (Hiroshima Dragonflies) 
  • Alex Kirk (Ryukyu Golden Kings) 

Game Schedule: 

Japan vs. Mongolia — Nov. 21 @ 18:05 (Utsunomiya, JPN) 

Japan vs. Guam — Nov. 24 @ 13:00 (Mangilao, GUM) 

Chinese Taipei 

Lu Chun-Hsiang (center) earned Player of the Game honors in his last EASL outing after tallying 25 points against the San Miguel Beermen on Nov. 13.
  • (Justin) Lu Chun-Hsiang (Taoyuan Pauian Pilots) 
  • (James) Su Shih-Hsuan (New Taipei Kings) 
  • Hung Chih-Shan (New Taipei Kings) Member of Coaching Staff 

Game Schedule 

Chinese Taipei vs. Hong Kong SAR — Nov. 21 @ 19:00 (Taipei, TPE) 

Chinese Taipei vs. New Zealand — Nov. 25 @ 14:00 (Christchurch, NZL)

Philippines 

June Mar Fajardo picked up his record 11th Best Player of the Conference award recently following the PBA's 2024 Govenors' Cup.
  • June Mar Fajardo (San Miguel Beermen) 
  • CJ Perez (San Miguel Beermen) 
  • Chris Newsome (Meralco Bolts) 

Game Schedule 

Philippines vs. New Zealand — Nov. 21 @ 19:30 (Manila, PHI) 

Philippines vs. Hong Kong SAR — Nov. 24 @ 19:30 (Manila, PHI) 

South Korea 

Lee Seong Hyun (right) is a 2024 KBL champion and was the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 KBL Draft.
  • Lee Seong Hyun (Busan KCC Egis)
  • NOTE: Suwon KT’s Ha Yungi and Moon Jeong Hyun were replaced due to injury 

Game Schedule 

South Korea vs. Indonesia — Nov. 21 @ 18:30 (Goyang, KOR) 

South Korea vs. Australia — Nov. 24 @ 14:00 (Goyang, KOR) 

Hong Kong SAR 

  • Leung Siu Wah (Hong Kong Eastern)
  • (Simba) Pok Yuet Yeung (Hong Kong Eastern)
  • (Marco) Leung Ka Hin (Hong Kong Eastern)

Game Schedule 

Hong Kong SAR vs. Chinese Taipei — Nov. 21 @ 19:00 (Taipei, TPE) 

Hong Kong SAR vs. Philippines — Nov. 24 @ 19:30 (Manila, PHI) 

 

Palestine 

Jamal Mayali currently serves as Palestine's team captain. Through three EASL games this season, he averages nine points on 56% 3-point shooting.
  • Jamal Mayali (Macau Black Bears) 

Game Schedule 

Palestine vs. Saudia Arabia — Nov. 23 @ 12:45 (Jeddah, KSA) 

Palestine vs. Jordan — Nov. 25 @ 19:45 (Jeddah, KSA) 

Guam 

Jericho Cruz typically plays as a backup guard for San Miguel behind Terrence Romeo. Cruz currently averages 12 minutes of play per game.
  • Jericho Cruz (San Miguel Beermen)

Game Schedule 

Guam vs. China PRC — Nov. 21 @ 19:30 (Hefei, CHN) 

Guam vs. Japan — Nov. 24 @ 13:00 (Mangilao, GUM) 

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