WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu to visit Manila in March

Metro Manila, Philippines - Sabrina Ionescu of the New York Liberty is coming to the country - one of three stops in Asia - for a series of basketball activities in March.

“I’m excited to connect with basketball fans across Manila, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, especially young hoopers. You can feel their passion for the game, even from New York,” she said in a statement.

“Together we will celebrate the game, and I hope we inspire each other to achieve our dreams with dedication, commitment and hard work,” she added.

The sharp shooting Ionescu, a three-time WNBA All-Star, helped the Liberty win the title last season and was part of the US women's team that won gold at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Ionescu will participate in a panel talk with fellow athletes and coaches at the flagship store of a popular sports brand in Taguig City on March 10.

The 27-year-old will also take part in an exhibition match and a three-point shootout challenge at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on March 11.

Ionescu will then fly to Guangzhou, China and Hong Kong to continue her Asian tour.