Strong Group-Pilipinas def Australia, 91-69 [43rd William Jones Cup | July 14, 2024]

After an impressive 25-point victory over United Arab Emirates in the 43rd William Jones Cup opener, Strong Group-Pilipinas is gearing up for a tough challenge against Australia’s BSBL Guardians on Sunday, July 14.

Led by former NBA player and San Miguel import Chris McCullough, the Filipinos cruised to a convincing win over UAE, dominating the game from start to finish. McCullough showcased his skills with an impressive stat line of 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, setting the tone for Strong Group’s strong performance.

With McCullough leading the charge once again, Strong Group is looking to maintain their momentum and secure a 2-0 start in the tournament.

The team will need to stay focused and determined as they face the resilient Aussies in what promises to be a competitive matchup.

On the other hand, the Guardians are eager to bounce back from a tough loss to Future Sports USA and will be relying on Dhieu Magier to lead them to victory.

Magier, who put up 15 points in their previous game, will be instrumental in helping the Guardians regroup and put up a strong fight against Strong Group.

As both teams aim for success in the single round-robin tournament, fans can expect an intense showdown between Strong Group-Pilipinas and the BSBL Guardians, with McCullough and Magier poised to make a significant impact on the outcome of the game.