A Milestone for CSUN Basketball
Sophia Dignadice, a promising freshman from CSUN, has been named to the 17‑player pool for the Philippines' women's national team as it prepares for the FIBA Women's Olympic Pre‑Qualifying Tournament in Guadalajara.
The tournament, scheduled for August 17‑23, 2026, will be held in Guadalajara, Mexico, where the Philippines will compete in Group B alongside Canada, Mexico and Senegal.
Path to the 2028 Olympics
Competing in that group adds a layer of challenge, but also provides the team with a clear pathway: the tournament winner will advance to the next stage of qualification for the LA 2028 Olympic Games.
For Dignadice, the call‑up represents more than a personal milestone; it is the first step in a journey that began on the courts of Bishop Montgomery High School in Torrance, California, and now leads onto the international stage.
Under the guidance of first‑year head coach BT Toews, the squad blends veteran experience with fresh talent, aiming to translate the pre‑qualifying success into a historic Olympic appearance.
The selection underscores the growing reach of Filipino basketball, as the nation looks to build on recent progress and bring the Philippines back to the Olympic basketball tournament for the first time since 1972.