Ginebra brings in import sub vs Alaska

Barangay Ginebra finally plays with import sub Justin Brownlee Sunday, hoping to sustain the momentum of a stirring win versus Globalport the last time out as the Gin Kings tangle with the Alaska Milk Aces in the 2016 PBA Governors Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Game time is at 6:45 p.m. with the Gin Kings seeking a second straight win against an Alaska side that is out to bounce back from a 96-100 loss to Meralco a week ago.

Ginebra is bringing in Browlee, a former St. John’s Red Storm, as the Gin Kings await the recovery of Paul Harris from a fractured right thumb suffered in the Ginebra-Globalport match.

Brownlee, a former Maine Red Claw, San Diego Surf and Erie BayHawk in the NBA D-League, has had couples of practice sessions with the Kings since arriving in the country Thursday.

Harris, a champion import with Tropang TNT, suffered an open wound fracture right in his first game with the Gin Kings. But despite Harris’ exit, the Gin Kings prevailed, 93-84.

The Kings now play with Brownlee, an undersized power forward for St. Johns in the Big East Conference in the US NCAA.

The nbadraft.net said Brownlee is a highly skilled forward with inside/outside versatility, playing an undersized 4 and making up for height shortcomings with strength and a large wingspan.

The nbadraft.net review also said Brownlee is a smooth athlete with impressive agility, operates at maximum efficiency in the high post where he acts as an offensive facilitator.

Browlee’s initial test in the local pro league is against LaDontae Henton and his Alaska teammates.

Henton had 33 points and 12 rebounds in a losing cause versus the Meralco Bolts.

The Aces have been on a skid from the recent PBA Commissioner’s Cup finale against the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters.

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