Jeffrey Chan, the former University of St. La Salle standout now playing in the Philippine Basketball League, yesterday said he is "happy" over his selection to the Harbour Centre-Philippine Team that will see action in the Southeast Asian Basketball Association Champions Cup from April 9-13 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

One of the finest amateurs in the country today, Chan said he is looking forward to donning the RP colors. "It's an honor (to see action for the country)," Chan said in a text message to the DAILY STAR. Asked what he can contribute to the squad, the left-handed Chan, who stands 6-2, said the team can maximize his outside shooting, which is a critical part of a team's success in the international game.

The SEABA Champions Cup is the first FIBA-sanctioned tournament, where the Philippines is competing, after the basketball body suspended the country from all international tournaments for close to two years until last month. Hapee coach Jun Noel, who once served as Negros Slashers mentor in the now defunct-Metropolitan Basketball Association, is also a member of the RP coaching staff. *CPT

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