MANILA, Philippines – Aminado si two-time UAAP MVP Kiefer Ravena na ‘suwerte’ na lamang kung mapabilang siya sa Final 12 ng Gilas Pilipinas na naghahanda para sa 2016 World Olympic Qualifiers.
“I’m not really expecting to be in the lineup I just want to enjoy and improve everytime,” wika ni Ravena.
Ang dating Ateneo skipper ay isa sa tatlong varsity stalwarts na hiniling ni Gilas coach Tab Baldwin na sumama sa kanilang practice noong nakaraang Lunes sa Meralco Gym sa Pasig City.
Ang dalawa pa ay sina dating University of Santo Tomas gunner Kevin Ferrer at Far Eastern University forward Mac Belo.
Labis na pinahalagahan ni Ravena ang pagkakataong makasama siya sa ensayo ng Gilas Pilipinas.
“I’m so blessed to be able to do that – train with the best. It’s big for me because this is the highest level, cream of the crop of the PBA,” sabi ni Ravena.
Idinagdag ni Ravena na sa ensayo ng Gilas Pilipinas niya nakakasabayan ang ilang PBA players na kanyang hinahangaan.
“Practicing with Gilas allows me to have a little gauge of where I am right now compared to the pros so I’m really far from that,” ani Ravena.
“The game is really different already, I have a lot of things to adjust to, weaknesses to address. At this stage, it’s not about making an impact in the PBA, it’s more about lengthening your stay because of the quick turnover of talents.”