Philippine Patriots coach Louie Alas sees no problem with team chemistry after adding three collegiate stars in time for the team's first home game on Sunday against the Thailand Tigers at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

Alas, who will make his coaching debut with team, yesterday said the team has signed Nonoy Baclao, Elmer Espiritu, and Val Acuña to boost the team's depth after splitting their first two games of the season.

“Definitely, these players will make a huge impact to the team and to the league. They are exciting players with different talents," Alas said after the three attended team practice for the first time.

In need of frontline help to complement import Jason Dixon, the Patriots grabbed the services of Baclao and Espiritu after both players finished their stints in the UAAP two weeks ago.

Baclao was a key defensive presence in Ateneo's second straight title after averaging 5.8 points, 8.0 rebounds and 2.5 blocks in his final year with the Eagles.

Espiritu, meanwhile, made it to the league's Mythical Five after registering 13.6 points, 8.1 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in helping University of the East pushed Ateneo to three full games in the finals.

His UE teammate, Acuña, averaged 10.4 points despite a 33 percent clip but made key shots when needed for the Warriors.

The three will join fellow collegiate standout Khazim Mirza, who joined the Patriots after his stint with the University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers.

For the first time, the match of the Patriots will be seen live on both ESPN and local network TV-5 (formerly ABC-5) as they take on the Thais at 4 p.m. in Pasig City. Team officials led by owners Mikee Romero and Tony Boy Cojuangco and team manager Erick Arejola bared that admission is free to the public.