Gilas Women’s find 16-year old Fil-Am gem

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

With the Gilas Pilipinas men’s squad already preparing for their 2023 FIBA future, the Gilas women’s are also finalizing their preparations in their bid to succeed.

Patrick Aquino, the Gilas women’s program director, found a promising 16-year old Fil-Am player in Massachusetts.

Jenesis Perin, a 6’5 versatile hooper who currently plays in pocket tournaments in the U.S. got an invitation from Aquino to be a part of the national team.

Aquino was in awe with the length and size Perin brings to the table and is excited to see her in the upcoming tournaments this year.

“I invited her for the under-seventeen and under-eighteen 3×3 tournaments this year, so the federation will get her a Philippine passport ASAP,” said Aquino.

However, if the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) really wants Perin to be included in the roster they need to first secure the player with a Philippine Visa.