Monthly Archives: June 2016

Gilas Pilipinas in Italy Photos

Gilas Pilipinas last stop in their Europe Training Camp was in Bologna, Italy where they lost to Italy by 36 points but won against China by 3. Gilas Pilipinas players and coaching staff now back in Manila as they now prepare for battle in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which starts July 5 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Tristan Thompson to play for Canada in FIBA OQT

Tristan Thompson - Canada

According to reports, Tristan Thompson will play for Team Canada in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila this July 5-10, 2016. Thompson was not included in the previous announcement of the Team Canada Player Pool.

What’s your message to LA Tenorio?

LA Tenorio

Along with Calvin Abueva, LA Tenorio was not included in the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 and was put on the reserve list.

Watch: Post Play Episode 4: The Gilas 12

4th Episode of Post Play Podcast where Ali Peek, Don Allado and special guest Coach Chot Reyes talk about the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12.

Watch: Post Play Episode 4: The Gilas 12

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What’s your message to Calvin Abueva?

Tab Baldwin and Calvin Abueva

“Abueva” was one of the trending topics on twitter the day Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 was announced not because he was included in the line-up but his exclusion was a shock to many basketball fans.

New Zealand lost to Iran in a tune-up match

new-zealand-tall-blacks

Iran defeated New Zealand, 75-72 in a tune-up match held in Riga, Latvia. Iran is preparing for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Turin while the New Zealand Tall Blacks will compete in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila and will face France on July 7 and Gilas Pilipinas on July 6.

Gilas Pilipinas vs China Tune-up Game Videos

Gilas Pilipinas defeated China, 72-69 held in Italy. Terrence Romeo led Gilas with 18 points.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs China Tune-up Game Videos

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Watch: Kuwentong Gilas 4.0: Europe Training Camp

A win against China ended the Training of Gilas Pilipinas in Europe as they head back to Manila for the 2016 FIBA Olympic QUalifying Tournament which starts July 5 at Mall of Asia Arena. After their training camp in Greece, Gilas lost big against Turkey (35 points) and Italy (36 points) but won against China by 3 points.

Watch: Kuwentong Gilas 4.0: Europe Training Camp

Video by Sports5