De La Salle University slotman and reigning University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Most Valuable Player (MVP) Ben Mbala was named to the 30-man pool released by the Cameroonian Basketball Federation (FECABASKET) for the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) AfroBasket 2017 tournament. Mbala said he’s honored to be part of the pool but will seek permission first of the Green Archers and the UAAP if he can participate in the training camp. The UAAP men’s basketball tournament usually starts in August and ends in December. Besides Mbala, San Beda’s Arnaud Noah and Alfred Aroga of National University were also part of the 30-man pool for Cameroon, which is bracketed in Group E along with Chad and Gabon. In Group F are hosts DR Congo, Central African Republic and Equatorial Guinea.

Source: Manila Times February 08, 2017 13:36 UTC