Andre Roberson Shines Anew as Strong Group Blasts Japan Squad for 2-0 Jones Cup Start

Andre Roberson shines anew as Strong Group blasts Japan squad for 2-0 Jones Cup start

MANILA, Philippines – Strong Group Athletics-Philippines got off to a 2-0 start in the 2025 William Jones Cup after defeating the Japan Developmental Team, 79-67, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in Taiwan on Monday, July 14.  For the second game in a row, former Oklahoma City Thunder swingman Andre Roberson led the charge for SGA as he recorded team-highs of 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 14 rebounds, and 5 blocks in the wire-to-wire win.  Filipino-A…

Roberson, Abando spark Strong Group’s comeback win vs Chinese Taipei in Jones Cup opener

Defending champion Strong Group overcame a rough start and roared back with a dominant third-quarter blitz to turn back Chinese Taipei Blue, 67-56, and open their title defense in the 43rd William Jones Cup on a high note Sunday night at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium. Held to just one field goal in the opening quarter, Strong Group, backed by Bet88 and UAAGI, slowly clawed back before erupting for a 26-2 third-quarter run—led by Andre Roberson and Rhe…