Basketball Meralco scrambles for Governors’ Cup import as prospect DJ Kennedy measured over limit

The Meralco Bolts will have to find another reinforcement for the Governors’ Cup after import prospect DJ Kennedy measured a shade over the height limit.

The season-ending tournament of the PBA imposes a limit of 6-foot-5 for imports. Kennedy was measured at one-fourth of an inch over the limit.

Meralco coaching consultant Jong Uichico said the team will still be looking for a replacement for its campaign, which starts on Friday against Petron.

It’s a repeat of similar incidents that happened last year, when Bolts prospects Devin Green and Juan Pattillo both measured taller than 6-foot-5, disqualifying them from suiting up for Meralco.

Last season, the Bolts bannered Champ Oguchi and Mario West for the Governors’ Cup. According to Uichico, West remains a backup option for the Bolts.

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