By Les Tan

Two Singapore national basketball team players will make the Slingers squad for the first time tomorrow against a Malaysian selection at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Wong Wei Long, 20, and Desmond Oh, 22, will replace injured players Darren Ng and Blagoj Janev.

“We picked Wei Long and Desmond as they have strong potential and have also been training together with the Slingers,” said Slingers assistant coach Neo Beng Siang, who is also the head coach of the Singapore national team.

“There is always intense rivalry when we play against our neighbours. This time, we will be facing a Malaysian team that has three American imports, and this will be a great opportunity for our young local players to gain some exposure.”

Tickets for the game between the Singapore Slingers and the Malaysian All-Stars are available at all Sistic outlets or at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Ticket prices are $16, $12, and $6. Tip off time is 7.40pm, Wednesday, November 5th.