Category Archives: 2017 FIBA Asia Cup

Watch: Gabe Norwood’s Defensive Mixtape

Gabe Norwood averaged 5 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.2 blocks per game in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup in 6 games for Gilas Pilipinas.

Watch: Gabe Norwood’s Defensive Mixtape

Seven Takeaways from Gilas’s Seventh Place Finish in Lebanon

So, it is done. After a promising start to the FIBA Asia Cup highlighted by a three-game sweep of the eliminations, Gilas Pilipinas finished with a resounding thud, finishing a dismal seventh. Here are seven takeaways from the debacle in Lebanon.

1. Gilas is way behind.
That swashbuckling 3-0 start, capped by a dramatic, down-the-wire stunner over China (albeit the watered down version), was all smokescreen as it obscured the harsh reality that this iteration of the national team is, in fact, way behind its rivals both from Asia, and more so, from Oceania. That harsh reality was none more evident than in the least three games: a complete, utter annihilation at the hands of the South Koreans; a shellacking from old man Fadi El-Khatib and his Cedars; and a rather disappointing saved-from-the-jaws-of-defeat win over the Jordanians.

Guo, Arakji, Castro, Romeo FIBA Asia Cup Highlights Video

Who do you think is the Best Point Guard in Asia now: Ailun Guo, Wael Arakji, Jayson Castro or Terrence Romeo?

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Watch: Top 10 plays of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017

Raymond Almazan in the Top 10 Plays of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 also featuring Angus Brandt (Australia), Arsalan Kazemi (Iran), Reuben Te Rangi (New Zealand), Jongkyu Kim (Korea), Ailun Guo (China), Norvel Pelle (Lebanon), and Finn Delany (New Zealand).

Watch: Top 10 plays of the FIBA Asia Cup 2017

Watch: Top 5 Plays – Final Day of FIBA Asia Cup 2017

Top 5 Plays of the Final Day of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup featuring Japeth Aguilar (Philippines), Dejun Han (China), Mitch Creek (Australia), Arsalan Kazemi (Iran), and Finn Delany (New Zealand).

Watch: Top 5 Plays – Final Day of FIBA Asia Cup 2017

Perlas Pilipinas vs Indonesia SEA Games Livestreaming

Perlas Pilipinas vs Indonesia in the 2017 SEA Games Women’s Basketball on August 21, 8:15pm in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan Highlights in Slow Motion

FIBA posted the best moments of the Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan game in Slow Motion where Philippines won and settled for 7th place in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup.

Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan Highlights in Slow Motion

Australia – 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Champions

Australia - 2017 FIBA Asia Cup Champions

Australia defeated Iran, 79-56 in the Finals of the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup as they will take home the 1st ever FIBA Asia Cup Trophy. Starting this year, FIBA combined Asia and Oceania into one tournament which will take place every 4 years.