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...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has appointed LA Tenorio as the new head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas youth team. “The SBP is excited to have a true sportsman and role model in LA Tenorio as our Gilas Pilipinas Youth head coach,” said SBP President Al Panlilio in a statement Tuesday...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was glad to finally have Scottie Thompson back in the fold especially with the stability he's bringing into the team. The team's only pure point guard, having Thompson back for the second window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier would allow Gilas to return to...
De La Salle head coach Topex Robinson is simply proud of Kevin Quiambao who has been chosen to be part of the 15-man training pool that will prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers next week. La Salle's Kevin Quiambao (UAAP Media) Despite the UAAP season entering the knockout stage and the Green...
Gilas Pilipinas might be in danger of not having two of its big men in its home stand in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) Gilas team manager Richard del Rosario revealed that 6-foot-10 center AJ Edu is doubtful for the two games against New Zealand and Hong Kong while the...
Naturalized player Ange Kouame is joining Gilas Pilipinas in its preparation for this month's window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy confirmed on Monday, Nov. 11. Ange Kouame joins Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. (File) The...
John Earl Medina exploded for 30 points but was not enough as Gilas Pilipinas Boys succumbed to New Zealand, 75-58, to wrap up the group stage of the FIBA U18 Asia Cup at the Arena Complex in As Salt, Jordan late Wednesday, Sept. 4. John Earl Medina (FIBA photos) Medina poured everything he can and...
Gilas Pilipinas Boys will have to navigate through life without its top player anew as they open their campaign in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup against Indonesia on Monday, Sept. 2 at the Arena Complex in Amman, Jordan. Andy Gemao is expected to miss Gilas Boys' game against Indonesia due to injury. The...
