Trending: Jordan Clarkson not yet confirmed playing for Gilas in FIBA World Cup Qualifiers

Jordan Clarkson playing for Gilas in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers this August is far from a done deal.

"Meetings and conference calls" have yet to occur, a source within Team Clarkson just told me. "I can't confirm anything," he added.

via Homer Sayson tweet.

Manila, Philippines - After a nightmare finish of the Philippines in the FIBA Asia Cup 2022, a circulated rumors about NBA superstar Jordan Clarkson is around social media after a disappointing loss to Japan Last Tuesday.

Rumors circulated as Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes made a promising statement confirming Jordan Clarkson of the Utah Jazz will reinforce Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming fourth window of the FIBA World Cup 2023.

“We also have word that Jordan Clarkson is also coming, hoping to join the team as well on the 25th and 29th,” Reyes said Wednesday.

“I think the one thing Jordan will bring to the team is gravity. He will attract a lot of gravity. He is going to be able to, just with him being there, the other team will have to worry about stopping him and by virtue of that alone, it’s going to give open looks, open spaces, and opportunities for the players to attack and score. That’s the one thing,” he added.

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Jordan Clarkson already participated in Gilas Pilipinas last 2018 Asian Games, who finished 5th and mentored by NLEX head Coach Yeng Guiao.

Reyes is also hoping to get the service of 7'3 Kai Sotto, who recently failed to be drafted by any team in 2022 NBA rookie draft.

Aside from these two stars, Chot Reyes is eyeing to get a full support from SBP, adding some pro to his lineup. 

Still not yet confirmed, circulated tweets from Homer Sayson indicated, that Clarkson and SBP management are not yet to discuss on possible stint of the Fil-Am guard for gilas.

Here's the full tweet.

Image from Homer Sayson Twitter

Gilas Pilipinas will continue to play when the country takes two games from Lebanon in Beirut and Saudi Arabia on the August 25 and 29 respectively.

Can Gilas still managed to regain its composure after a disappointing loss in FIBA Asia Cup 2022? 

What are your thoughts?