Boatwright, Diouf, and Means undergo naturalization

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Photo: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

By Cyreel Zarate

The House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday for the naturalization of Malick Diouf, Bennie Boatwright, and Elizabeth Means/

House Speaker and Isabela Congressman Bojie Dy authored the bills: HB05899 for Diouf, HB04401 for Boatwright, and HB05813 for Means.

Boatwright, 29, is an American big man who played for the San Miguel Beermen in the 2023–24 PBA Commissioner’s Cup.

The 6-foot-10 forward is currently suiting up for P. League+ club Taipei Fubon and was first recommended for naturalization in 2024.

Diouf, 26, is a Senegalese center who previously played for Centro Escolar University, the University of the Philippines, and professionally for Zamboanga Valientes.

The 6-foot-11 standout was part of the UP Maroons squad that won the UAAP Season 84 title in 2022, where he was named both Finals MVP and season MVP.

Meanwhile, Means is a 6-foot forward who played college basketball for the Division II program at Westminster. She is also being naturalized to join the Gilas Women's squad.

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