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Soon-to-be naturalized player Angelo Kouame described coach Tab Baldwin and Kiefer Ravena as his biggest influencers during the training camp in the "Calambubble."

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipilnas (SBP) president Al Panlilio has encouraged members of Gilas Pilipinas to continue preparing for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers which may still happen in a different country.

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has approved the start of training for Batch 1 of players in the Gilas Pilipinas program in preparation for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers next month in Clark, Pampanga.

Gilas Pilipinas project director coach Tab Baldwin has hinted a mixture of PBA players and collegiate standouts as possible roster for the national team in the FIBA Asia Cup Window 3 in February next year in Clark, Pampanga.

Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico said that if he could have it his way he would consider forming a mixture of professional and amateur players for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying tournament next year.

Less than a month after its formation, an all-amateur Gilas Pilipinas starts its campaign in the second window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers when the Filipinos face Thailand on Friday in a bubble in Manama, Bahrain.

Gilas Pilipinas mentor Jong Uichico expects a tough campaign for the all-amateur national team when it competes in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers set Nov. 26 to 30 in Manama, Bahrain.

Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico hopes to get the right chemistry as preparation continues for the all-amateur national team for the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Nov. 26 to 30 in Manama, Bahrain.

While the composition of Gilas Pilipinas is made up of amateur players for the restart of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, the national team coaching staff is an experienced group with a winning pedigree in international and local tournaments.

Gilas Pilipinas program director Tab Baldwin sees Greg Slaughter as a key figure if the 7-footer dons the national colors for FIBA competitions in the immediate future.

Collegiate players will likely fill up the void left by their professional counterparts if Gilas Pilipinas gets to compete in the planned second window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers next month.

PBA chairman Ricky Vargas of TNT KaTropa accepted the apology of its former assistant coach Tab Baldwin for comments that caused stir among members of the local basketball community more than two weeks ago.