Scottie Thompson will not be donning the national colors in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao revealed Thompson has begged off from the national team, with the do-it-all guard citing he wants to hone his craft first before he plays for the flag again. Full story: https://www.rappler.com/sports/by-sport/basketball/gilas-pilipinas/233820-scottie-thompson-begs-off-philippine-team