Filipina sharpshooter Khate Castillo outgunned WNBA star Sabrina Ionescu in a thrilling three-point shootout at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Castillo, known for her shooting prowess with Gilas Pilipinas Women, dominated the five-player contest by scoring 19 points, edging out Ionescu, PBA veteran Marcio Lassiter, national team standout Janine Pontejos, and UAAP sniper Luisa San Juan.
Ionescu, who previously faced off against Stephen Curry in the 2024 NBA All-Star Weekend shootout, finished tied for second with Pontejos at 16 points. Lassiter, the PBA’s all-time three-point leader, recorded 13, while San Juan tallied nine.
Castillo’s victory further cements her reputation as one of the country’s elite shooters, proving she can compete with some of the best in the game.
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