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At A Glance
- The team, led by former Philippine No. 1 Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou, was presented to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday, July 24.
Manila Melmac 3x3 team visits SBP office, they are (from left) Matt Salem, Mau Belen, SBP Executive Director Erika Dy, Mac Tallo, Christian Manaytay, Chico Lanete and Adeshokan Odou
Here’s a pleasant news for basketball 3x3 enthusiasts as Manila Melmac is returning to the global FIBA 3x3 World Tour circuit.
The team, led by former Philippine No. 1 Mac Tallo, along with Matthew Salem, Christian Manaytay, and Beninese import Adeshokan Odou, was presented to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday, July 24.
Calling the shots for the team are Mau Belen and Chico Lanete.
“This is the new direction for Philippine 3x3 now, as mandated by SBP President Al Panlilio,” said SBP executive director Erika Dy.
“We are supporting club teams like Manila Melmac by giving them slots on the tour. The valuable tour points they earn boost our federation’s ranking, and therefore improve our chances of making it to the Olympics. I'm confident this team will make their mark on the tour and contribute a lot to our quest for the Olympics. Para sa bansa itong nilalaro nila kaya susuportahan natin ito.”
The team intensified its preparations for the FIBA 3x3 Jakarta Challenger, set for July 26 to 27, by participating in the 2025 Halfcourt Courtside Fair held at Okada Manila. Manila Melmac swept the local competition, scoring wins over Baguio Highlanders, Taho Story, and the host squad Okada Manila.
In Jakarta, the team will face off against Spain’s Mataro and Romania’s Bucharest Stiinta in the qualifying round for a chance to enter the main draw. The Jakarta Challenger serves as a gateway to the Lausanne Masters happening in August.
