A shorthanded Gilas Pilipinas women’s team put up a brave stand in the knockouts of the FIBA Asia Cup before settling for fourth place following back-to-back losses to Japan in the semis and China in the battle for third on Sunday, March 30.Gilas Women put up a gallant stand in the FIBA 3x3...
Even with the growing clamor to add more players to Gilas Pilipinas’ pool after the Nationals’ twin losses in the final window of the qualifiers, head coach Tim Cone is sticking to his guns and will keep the pool as it is right now.Speaking to the members of the press in his first game back with...
Gilas Pilipinas and New Zealand are both assured of their spots in the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in August and their match on Sunday, Feb. 23 is practically a no-bearing game with the mere bragging rights of finishing atop the Group B of the qualifiers only at stake.But not if the teams...
Not even a herculean effort from Justin Brownlee could save Gilas Pilipinas from the upset axe of Chinese Taipei, dropping a tough 91-84 decision in the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Taipei Heping Gymnasium on Thursday, Feb. 20.Brownlee, like what he usually does, carried the...
In a game that should have been a measure of how Gilas Pilipinas fares against a real Asian powerhouse, the Nationals faltered and stumbled to a lopsided defeat against Lebanon, 75-54, in the 2nd Doha International Cup at the Qatar University Sports Complex, late Saturday, Feb. 15 (Manila...
Gilas Pilipinas needed three quarters to shake off the jitters and when it did, there was simply no looking back.The Filipinos rode on a furious fourth quarter rally as they battled back from a double-digit deficit to turn back host Qatar, 74-71, for a winning start in the 2nd Doha International Cup...
Nearly four years removed since he last donned a Gilas Pilipinas jersey, Troy Rosario could find himself wearing the national tri-colors anew.That, after the veteran forward was called up to join the national team pool for its trip to Doha, Qatar in preparation for the third and last window of the...
Naturalized Filipino and former Gilas Pilipinas center Andray Blatche is already mulling retirement and his stint with the Strong Group Athletics in the Dubai International tournament could be his farewell tour.At 38 years old, the NBA veteran is eyeing a fitting swan song to his decorated career as...
Kai Sotto has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the Koshigaya Alphas announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.The Filipino giant tweaked his left knee when he attempted for a shot but dropped awkwardly during the first quarter of his team's 77-79 loss to the Mikawa Seahorses last Sunday, Jan. 5.Kai...
Injured Barangay Ginebra forward Jamie Malonzo seemed to be nearing his return after getting activated to the Kings’ lineup ahead of their clash against the San Miguel Beermen – a development that should also be a welcome news to Gilas Pilipinas.Malonzo, who went down with a calf injury and has...
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 his...
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...
