Blatche shrugs off ankle injury, prepares for Haddadi, Iran

Joey Villar, Nelson Beltran - The Philippine Star

September 27, 2015 | 6:00am

CHANGSHA – Andray Blatche allayed fears he’ll not be able to play against Iran today with his injury.

He’s confident he’ll be okay and we’ll be able to lead Gilas Pilipinas’ bid against Iran starring 7-foot-2 behemoth Hamed Haddadi , among others.

“Yeah, I’m good. (It’s) just a little strain. I just have to ice it and keep it elevated. I’ll get some rest for tomorrow (today),” Blatche said.

“Definitely, Iran’s one of the top teams out here. We will come to the hotel, watch film and start preparing for them,” Blatche added.

Everybody’s anticipating the Blatche-Haddadi showdown but Gilas coach Tab Baldwin said: “I’m sorry, but I don’t think that would be the matchup.”

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