Game Friday (February 1)(Shabab Al Ahli Club, Dubai)11 p.m. (Manila time) – American University vs Mighty SportsDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Team Mighty Sports-Philippines arrived in this ultra-modern metropolis on Thursday afternoon oozing with confidence that it will get the job done this time in the 30th Dubai International Basketball Championships. Every game here is important so we have to keep our collective focus on the task at hand. Mighty Sports will barely have 24 hours to recharge and recover as it takes on host UAE national team on Saturday night, also at 7 p.m., before it squares off with formidable Homenetmen-Lebanon on Sunday at 9 o’clock. Only the Top 4 teams from each side will advance to the knockout stages, starting with the crossover quarterfinals on Thursday, February 7. Former national team mentor and multi-titled PBA tactician Jong Uichico will serve as Charles Tiu’s deputy along with former Xavier star Woody Co and Ateneo’s Dean Castano, with Edrick Ferrer serving as the assistant team manager.

Source: Philippine Star January 31, 2019 01:33 UTC