Philippines to Scout eGilas Talent Through UAAP NBA 2K Tournament

The Philippines is getting serious about NBA 2K esports. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas wants to build a deeper talent pool for eGilas. Their solution? The UAAP.

College Basketball Meets Esports

The UAAP is the biggest college sports league in the Philippines. Now it's becoming a scouting ground for esports too.

SBP plans to use the UAAP NBA 2K tournament to identify players for the national team. It's a smart move. The tournament already exists. The competition is fierce. The talent is there.

Building eGilas

eGilas is the esports arm of Philippine basketball. The team represents the country in international NBA 2K competitions.

By tapping into college esports, SBP can find young talent early. They can develop players before they hit their prime. It's the same approach traditional sports use.

This pipeline could give the Philippines an edge in regional and international events. Other countries should take notes.