PBA: Titan Ultra taps Tirrell Brown as import for Govs’ Cup

American journeyman Tirrell Brown will reinforce Titan Ultra in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–Photo from Titan Ultra Facebook

MANILA, Philippines–Titan Ultra tapped the services of Tirrell Brown as its import for the PBA Governors’ Cup, which tips off on July 10.

The Giant Risers announced his signing on Tuesday. They were the last team to confirm their reinforcement for the season-ending conference, which will implement a maximum height limit of 6-foot-6.

Brown is 32 years old and played most of his professional career in South America, namely Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador and Uruguay.

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During his collegiate career, Brown played for University of Central Arkansas before transferring to Ouachita Baptist University.

He will join a Titan Ultra squad that will play in just its third conference in the league since taking over the franchise previously owned by NorthPort.

During the Commissioner’s Cup, the Giant Risers went 2-10 with import Michael Gilmore.

Titan will play in the opener of the Governors’ Cup at Ynares Center against Terrafirma to start off the elimination round that is going to implement a double-round, group-stage format.

Coach Rensy Bajar’s squad is in Group A with TNT, Converge, San Miguel Beer, NLEX, Terrafirma and guest team Macau.