Gilas Pilipinas will open its tune-up match to the public against LG Sakers on Friday, Sept. 22, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City at 4 p.m. before the squad flies to China for the Asian Games. Gilas Pilipinas with head coach Tim Cone. (Noel Pabalete) While the team practices are...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone expressed his confidence that the five new players integrated to the national team pool for the Asian Games can catch up despite the short notice and with roughly only a week left before its first game. Gilas interim head coach Tim Cone (Inspire Sports...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team got its World Cup bid back on track, venting its ire on Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the FIBA Asia U16 Asian Championship early Tuesday, Sept. 19, at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Kiefer Alas gets crowded by Kazakhstan defense (FIBa photo) Avoiding...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team's World Cup bid was off to a rough start, dropping its opener against China, 84-67, in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar in the wee hours of Monday, Sept. 18. Kiefer Alas was the lone bright spot for the Filipinos (FIBA...
Gilas Pilipinas has shifted its preparation to a higher gear as it entered its closed-door training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna on Sunday, Sept. 17, with only a week left before the Asian Games. Gilas Pilipinas during its first day of training at the Inspire Sports Academy...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee has learned countless lessons while wearing the Gilas Pilipinas jersey, but having a good ball movement could certainly dictate the team's success in its nearing campaign at the 19th Asian Games in...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Naturalized player Justin Brownlee is looking forward to playing his PBA Finals rival Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as Gilas Pilipinas battles Jordan in the group stage of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (right) defends Justin Brownlee...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas guard Chris Newsome said interim head coach Tim Cone has always given importance to fundamentals and defense as they prepare for the Asian Games set later this month. Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone. (PBA Images) Newsome witnessed how the...
Gilas Pilipinas Women are looking to compete to the best of their abilities as they make their maiden appearance in the Asian Games in China this September. Gilas Pilipinas Women (Noel Pabalate) Following its rise to world No. 37 in the rankings which is a “testament to their program”,...
Following his reappointment as the men’s national basketball team head coach, Tim Cone is working with the cards he has been dealt with when Gilas Pilipinas returns to action in the Asian Games in China late this month. Gilas returnees Terrence Romeo (left) and Calvin Abueva. (Noel Pabalate)...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Meralco Bolts guard Chris Newsome cherishes the opportunity to represent the country under the care of interim head coach Tim Cone as Gilas Pilipinas guns for a podium finish in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month. Chris Newsome. (FIBA) Newsome...
