Perbasi Calls 12 Players For FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024

JAKARTA The Central Board of the Indonesian Basketball Association (PP Perbasi) summoned 12 Indonesian Men's National Team players to undergo a preparation training camp for the 2024 FIBA U-18 Asia Cup.

The players who were called by the majority were FIBA U-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers 2024 alumni yesterday. They have also started training as of Monday, August 12, 2024, at GBK Arena, Senayan, Central Jakarta.

"With what was shown in the last SEABA Qualifiers, we are confident in the strength we have. Practice hard to get maximum results," said the Secretary General of Perbasi, Nirmala Dewi.

The FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024 will take place in Jordan on September 2-9, 2024. Indonesia secured a ticket there after becoming runner-up in qualifying in Malaysia.

This position was occupied by Indonesia after the last match lost to the Philippines 64-87. Meanwhile, in the other two matches, Indonesia was superior in defeating Thailand 70-56 and overcoming the resistance of the host Malaysia 77-64.

From the names that previously fought in Malaysia, only Cliffton Wijaya could not continue in preparation for Jordan. His position was replaced by Richie Bertrand Linardi.

The manager of the U-18 Indonesian National Team, Murni Setionegoro, said that Cliffton could not join the team because it coincided with his study program in China Taipei (Taiwan).

"Cliffton is one of the most important players in this team, but we also understand that study is also important for the future of players. Therefore, we understand Cliffton's reasons and replace him with Richie," Murni said.

Richie had previously participated in the preparation team training camp towards the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers in Malaysia. However, he ended up unable to participate in the struggle due to problems with his feet.

Murni said that at this timeoo's fitness condition had improved so she also got another chance to defend Indonesia in Jordan.

"We recall the player who performed at the SEABA Qualifiers yesterday and qualified for the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024 Jordan because our program is sustainable, which is to continue the preparations that have been made at SEABA and then continue to Asia," said Murni.

In total there are 16 teams that are contestants in the FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024. They will be divided into four groups with each group containing four teams.

In detail, Group A is filled with Australia, China Taipei, Lebanon, and Mongolia. Group B is inhabited by Iran, South Korea, India, and Kuwait.

Then, Group C was enlivened by China, Japan, Qatar, and Kazakhstan. Meanwhile, Indonesia joined Group D with New Zealand, the Philippines, and host Jordan.

If you look at the FIBA rankings, Indonesia is the lowest compared to its competitors.

List Of 12 Players For FIBA U-18 Asia Cup 2024

Jeremy Total Aritonang

Raiz Nugraha Auliarizal

Richie Bertrand Linardi

Stephen Sundinata

Gerrard Matthew Boentara

Justin Patrick Alex

Kennie Elberth Kristanto

I Gusti Ngurah Putu Krisnanjaya

I Ketut Gede Bayu Prayoga Putra

I Nyoman Aldo Dharma Yudha

Marcell Syahlevi Putra

Halmaheranno Aprianto Lolaru Hady