Douthit to stay with Gilas despite overseas offer?

MANILA, Philippines – Naturalized player Marcus Douthit said he is “hoping” to stay with the Smart Gilas national basketball team despite receiving an enticing offer to play elsewhere.

In his Twitter account @DouthitMarcus, the Providence College product disclosed that he has received an offer to play overseas but did not go into specifics.

im crying right now the offer i just got

— marcus douthit (@DouthitMarcus) January 20, 2013

Asked about how much he was offered, Douthit just replied “a lot”.

Nevertheless, the 6-foot-10 Gilas slotman reiterated his loyalty and desire to lead the Philippines back to prominence in the world basketball circuit.

listen its not about the money its the pride until my job is done i will hope to remain with gilas

— marcus douthit (@DouthitMarcus) January 21, 2013

Douthit was supposed to be the import of the Talk n Text Tropang Texters in the coming PBA Commissioners Cup but was apparently released by management so he could focus on his Gilas stint.

The Philippines will host the 2013 FIBA Asia Qualifiers, where the top three finishers will qualify for the FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain next year.