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...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone announced that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to have a joint practice on Thursday, Sept. 14, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Gilas Pilipinas men's team during its practice at the PhilSports Arena (Reynald Magallon)...
Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone expects Terrence Romeo to make a big impact in his return to national team duty for the upcoming Asian Games. Terrence Romeo is expected to make a big impact in his Gilas return. (Reynald Magallon) The multi-titled mentor doesn’t see any problem...
Expect a different Calvin Abueva donning the Gilas Pilipinas uniform should he get the clearance to play for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou, China late this month. Calvin Abueva during Gilas Pilipinas training (Reynald Magallon/MB) Abueva is as excited as every Gilas fan to return to national...
