Tag: #FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
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After grueling PBA stretch, TNT turns attention to Gilas duty
Coach Chot Reyes can now put his full focus on Gilas Pilipinas after concluding TNT’s grueling PBA Governors’ Cup schedule of four games in seven days by winning its last two games in convincing fashion.
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Gilas takes OQT lessons to heart
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin said the loss to Dominican Republic in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament was a reality check for his young team that remains far from having almost the same quality as the opponents it had faced the past couple of weeks.
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Tab Baldwin not ruling out addition of PBA players to Gilas roster
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin said there’s still a possibility that the roster for the FIBA Asia Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia could be different from the one that will compete in the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
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Tab Baldwin satisfied with Gilas' performance
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin acknowledged that the way his youth-laden roster performed during the past seven days in the Clark bubble was something that was beyond what he expected.
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NBL takes notice of Kai Sotto's performance in FIBA qualifiers
Australia’s National Basketball League took notice of the performance of its recruit Kai Sotto as the 7-foot-3 Filipino prodigy made his Gilas Pilipinas seniors team debut in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga.
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Gilas faces China in practice game before Belgrade OQT
Gilas Pilipinas and China play in a tune-up game on Wednesday, June 23 at the Angeles University Foundation Gym in what could be more than a “friendly” match between fierce rivals ahead of their Olympic qualifying campaigns next week.
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Isaac Go: With enough preparation, any team can be competitive
Team captain Isaac Go is glad that Gilas Pilipinas was able to exceed expectations in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers as evident with its three victories, including twice against old rival South Korea.
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Coach Tab: Dwight Ramos can play anywhere in the world
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin echoed the high praises Indonesia mentor Rajko Toroman gave to Dwight Ramos following the Filipino cagers’ campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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Gilas takes on China in tune-up game ahead of FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas is scheduled to face China in a tune-up game on Wednesday, June 23, as part of preparations for next week’s FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Gilas coach sees good exposure for Kai Sotto in Belgrade OQT
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin believes the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia will be a good learning experience for Kai Sotto following his senior national team debut in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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Despite loss to Gilas, Korea leaves spotless locker room in Pampanga
The South Korea cage team received praise on social media for cleaning its locker room despite suffering a second straight defeat to Gilas Pilipinas at the conclusion of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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Gilas shifts focus on OQT prep
Gilas Pilipinas has no plans of resting on its laurels following an impressive run in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers as focus now shifts on preparations for next week’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade, Serbia.
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Coach Cho believes there's no rivalry between Gilas and South Korea
South Korea coach Cho Sanghyun said he doesn’t consider the Philippines as a rival despite the history of memorable battles between the two nations in the Asian basketball scene.
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Baldwin deserves long-term Gilas coaching job – Belangel
Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball Project Director Tab Baldwin should be considered as coach of the national team on a long-term basis, or up until the country’s hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
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Gilas repeats over South Korea, completes sweep of FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas got a bit of help from Lady Luck down the stretch to score a rare repeat victory over South Korea, 82-77, and complete a six-game sweep of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga.
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Gilas big man Carl Tamayo to sit out S. Korea game due to ankle injury
Carl Tamayo will sit out Gilas Pilipinas’ final FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers against old rival South Korea on Sunday, June 20 due to an ankle injury he suffered in a game against Indonesia.
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Dwight Ramos earns praise from former Gilas coach Toroman
Dwight Ramos drew praise from former Gilas Pilipinas coach and current Indonesia mentor Rajko Toroman for his performance through the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
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Gilas eyes repeat over rival South Korea in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas is eager to prove South Korea that its buzzer-beating victory was not just pure luck as the two rivals square off Sunday, June 20 in the conclusion of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga.