
File – Gilas Pilipinas Guard Kiefer Ravena during the FIBA 2023 World Cup.
Manila, Philippines – Once a pillar of the national team, Kiefer Ravena is supporting content Gilas Pilipinas from afar.
In fact, as much honor as to represent the country on the international scene, being far from Gilas can be what is best for the well-being of Ravena.
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“Personally, just looking at my career individually with regard to the national team, I think I saved so much peace just by supporting them from behind,” said Ravena in a recent interview with The Inquirer
“I have total support with all the guys who put this jersey.”
Ravena, gold medalist with a five-time Southeast Asia, played for the last time for Gilas during the FIBA 2023 World Cup in Manila, where Gilas finished with a 1-4 file.
The former Ateneo outside competition recorded an average of 10 minutes per match, totaling 2.6 points and 1.8 rebounds in five games and yet made unfair criticism for the team’s misfortunes throughout the tournament.
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After the Fiba World Cup, Ravena has since focused on the growth of her career.
Ravena, 31, recently signed an extension of contract with the Corsairs B Yokohama in the B. League and was even invited to the Jordan Brand Brand event in Athens, Greece. He also made the knot with the beauty queen Diana Mackey last June.
“I think they are doing fairly well,” said Ravena, who was present for match 6 of the PBA Filipino Cup final where his father, Bong, was Deputy Coach to TNT, about Gilas. “They are doing well by themselves and they have a successful program”, “