After powering the UP Fighting Maroons to a sweet victory in UAAP Season 87, Quentin Millora-Brown leaves his door open for a possible stint with Gilas Pilipinas. Quentin Millora-Brown (UAAP Media) Millora-Brown, who played for the State U in a one-and-done campaign which he dedicated to...
Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain revealed his Filipino roots in a video posted by an American sports channel. Philadelphia 76ers rookie Jared McCain is proud with his Filipino descent. (AP) Could he suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the future? While there's uncertainty with regards to his...
Gilas Pilipinas has kept its spot as the 34th best in the FIBA World Ranking following a sweep of the second window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone (Mark Balmores) The Nationals remained unbeaten through two windows after their historic victory over New...
Carl Tamayo is truly blessed and grateful for the chance of representing Gilas Pilipinas in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers second window under the guidance of veteran mentor Tim Cone. Gilas Pilipinas forward Carl Tamayo (FIBA) The 6-foot-8 forward expressed his gratitude to Cone who has been...
“We want Dwight” chants echoed at the Mall of Asia Arena as the clamor for Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone to field Dwight Ramos against Hong Kong grew louder. However, it all fell to deaf ears as Cone refused to heed the call with the national team taking a more cautious approach for...
Kevin Quiambao knows he has a lot to learn and develop as the newest addition to Gilas Pilipinas squad. Kevin Quiambao (FIBA) The De La Salle star believes patience is the ultimate key to achieve his goals. The 23-year-old Quiambao proved that good things come for those who wait as he finally had...
The Filipinos fed a towering Kai Sotto who got his position deep inside the paint. He was short on his initial attempt but tapped the ball to himself and finally scored. June Mar Fajardo is nothing but spectacular for Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) Few possessions after, it was June Mar Fajardo’s...
With euphoria still in the air after the Nationals’ historic win over New Zealand, Gilas Pilipinas is keeping its focus on the task at hand – and that is to qualify to the main draw of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup next year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. And the wards of head coach Tim Cone have the...
From out of nowhere, Scottie Thompson saved the ball which was on its way out after a Kai Sotto airball. He completed it and then issued a pass to Chris Newsome for an inside basket. It was not a booming trey or thunderous dunk. But that sequence exactly typified Thompson’s impact for Gilas...
New Zealand head coach Judd Flavell lamented his team's defensive shortcomings as Gilas Pilipinas got into the groove during a pivotal third quarter which spelled the difference in their 93-89 loss in the 2025 FIBA Asia Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21. Justin...
Gilas Pilipinas had the huge home crowd leaving the Mall of Asia Arena ecstatic over an impressive win against world No. 22 New Zealand – a squad that the Nationals have not beaten for the last eight years and through their first four meetings. It was another milestone for head coach Tim Cone and...
Kai Sotto turned in his best performance in national team uniform while Justin Brownlee put on the finishing touches as Gilas Pilipinas finally ended the New Zealand jinx, 93-89, in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21. From scoring and rebounding to...
