The Ryukyu Golden Kings will send players to a tournament in Hong Kong. The EASL's Future Champions Elite Championship will be held from July 24 to 26. ## Why are the Ryukyu Golden Kings sending players?
EASL CEO Henry Kerrins said the Hong Kong tournament is the next step for the league's grassroots initiative. The Ryukyu Golden Kings are a team that plays in Japan's B.League. ## How were the players selected?
The EASL selected players through tryouts in June. 10 players were chosen, and four of them received scholarships from the University of San Jose-Recoletos. ## What's next?
The EASL will send five players to the Ryukyu Golden Kings' training camp. The training camp, which will be held in August, is expected to further develop the players. The head coach of the Ryukyu Golden Kings will be responsible for guiding the players. ## What does this mean for the Ryukyu Golden Kings?
The Ryukyu Golden Kings sending players to the tournament is a big opportunity for the team. By sending players, the team can discover new talent and expect future growth. The Ryukyu Golden Kings are known as a strong team in Japan's B.League. Derek Wenceslao, Mc Dome De Asis, Kent Luther Labitad, and Brix Tristan Hernando have secured commitments to play for the Baby Jaguars in the next CESAFI season. They are expected to begin their collegiate careers in 2029. The EASL will also select five players from the Cebu squad for a training stint with the Ryukyu Golden Kings.