Despite a mutual interest between Jordan Clarkson and the Philippines National Team, the Lakers guard will not play for his country of heritage in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship.

Clarkson, whose mother is from the Philippines, took two separate trips to the country this summer and even attended practice for the national squad. But on Tuesday the Philippine Basketball Association announced its 12-man roster for the tournament, which did not include Clarkson.

According to a statement by the PBA, the national team — Gilas Pilipinas — was unable to get Clarkson approved by the deadline for the Asia Championship, which begins in two weeks.

“We did all that we could to have Jordan Clarkson join Gilas for the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship but we are saddened to report that we are not able to beat the deadline to secure the necessary clearances on time.

“Although we pushed the boundaries whenever possible, this process cannot be rushed if it were to be done properly. But we respectfully adhere to the schedules set by the Los Angeles Lakers whom SBP officials Ricky Vargas and Pato Gregorio met with to try to exhaust all possible options.”

If Clarkson were to have played for the Philippines at the end of the month, it would not have been for long. He could have played in the three first-round games, but would’ve had to miss the knockout round and beyond due to Lakers training camp beginning on Oct. 1.

Although the 23-year-old is not a member of the Philippines’ current squad, the PBA supported Clarkson’s future with the national team in its statement.

“The interest and passion of Jordan Clarkson himself with the full support of his family, to don the Gilas jersey serves as a reason for SBP to be hopeful.

“Though the doors on the 2015 FIBA Asia meet have been closed, the future of the national team program is encouraging with Clarkson’s desire to represent flag and country.”