Strong Group’s Chris McCullough goes for a layup against Chinese Taipei-B in the 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan.–SGA PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Strong Group Athletics is bringing back arguably its most important piece of the puzzle for the 2025 Dubai International Basketball Tournament.

SGA announced that it has tapped Chris McCullough, someone responsible for the Philippine-side squad’s most recent accomplishment in the 43rd William Jones Cup, for its upcoming campaign.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Jones Cup MVP Chris McCullough hits back at game-fixing claims

9 pots of goldFEATURED STORIES SPORTS PBA: NorthPort edges San Miguel, closes in on twice-to-beat SPORTS PVL: Kat Tolentino suffers ruptured appendix, undergoes surgery SPORTS UAAP: Jonna Perdido out of UST's Season 87 campaign with ACL tear

Last year, SGA successfully brought back the Jones Cup to the Philippines with the help of McCullough, who was named as MVP by the end of the tournament.

SGA coach Charles Tiu couldn’t be more excited to reunite with one of the squad’s most important swingmen.

Article continues after this advertisement

“[I’m] thankful he decided to play for us again. He just wanted to hoop. To be honest, he was the one who found ways to get permission to play for us, and it says a lot about him wanting to play for the Philippines,” said Tiu.

Article continues after this advertisement

READ: Chris McCullough as Gilas’ next naturalized player?

Jittering donkey carts have long been essential for aftermarket transport from southern Karachi’s wholesale bazaars, nested in narrow streets preventing regular vehicles from accessing their trove of wares.

Article continues after this advertisement

“We’ve got a good relationship, and I’m so looking forward to working with him again.”

In last year’s Jones Cup, McCullough posted 21.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks per game to lead SGA to an eight-game sweep of the tourney.

Article continues after this advertisement

This time, McCullough will have even more help in the form of former NBA veteran DeMarcus Cousins and Malachi Richardson.

Also joining McCullough are SGA mainstays Rhenz Abando, Ange Kouame and Dave Ildefonso.

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our daily newsletter

SIGN ME UP

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.tamabet

READ NEXT PBA: Trust pays off again for Northport in win vs San Miguel PVL: After knee cleanup, Brooke Van Sickle back to help out Pe... EDITORS' PICK Tulfo renews call for total OFW deployment ban to Kuwait amid abuses As China flaunts its military might, PH weighs all options Undocumented Filipinos in US advised about their rights as mass deportation threat looms Jeepney fare hike petition under review, says LTFRB West Philippine Sea: Navy flags espionage, says foreign power mapping PH 2025 New Year resolutions for your pet MOST READ Justin Beiber unfollows wife Hailey Baldwin, stoking split talk Chinese Navy watches PH-US joint drills in WPS KC Concepcion photo acquired by Getty Museum, exported to US Darryl Yap drops new Pepsi Paloma film trailer, announces Feb. 5 premiere Follow @FMangosingINQ on Twitter --> View comments