The UST Junior Growling Tigresses are set to represent the Philippines in the girls’ division of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore from June 23 to 28.
The tournament will bring together 12 boys’ teams and 12 girls’ teams from across the Asia-Pacific region, featuring some of the premier high school basketball programs in the area.
Among the event’s headliners are Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, NBA legends Mitch Richmond and Jeremy Lin, and WNBA champion Lauren Jackson.
The Philippines will also be represented in the boys’ division by reigning UAAP champions Far Eastern University-Diliman Baby Tamaraws.
The Junior Growling Tigresses head into the tournament fresh from capturing their second straight UAAP girls’ basketball championship just two months ago.
Beyond the competition, the NBA Rising Stars Invitational will feature several developmental programs, including the Her Time to Play clinic and leadership panel, along with Jr. NBA and WNBA clinics scheduled from June 26 to 28.
