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Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA World Cup 2023

The 21-man Gilas Pilipinas player pool was announced by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas which includes Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto.

Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for 2023 FIBA World Cup

AJ Edu out of the FIBA U19 World Cup, possible ACL and Meniscal Tear

AJ Edu - Batang Gilas

According to initial findings, Ariel John Edu suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Meniscal Tear on his right knee with hairline fracture on his right femur bone.

Gilas Youth lost to Greece, AJ Edu injured

Kai Sotto vs Greece

Gilas Pilipinas Youth (former Batang Gilas) lost to host Greece, 85-69 in their 1st game in the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.

Gilas Pilipinas Youth Roster for FIBA U19 World Cup

Gilas Youth Roster - FIBA U19 World Cup

Gilas Pilipinas Youth (former Batang Gilas) for the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup with an average height of 6’4 led by Kai Sotto (7’1), AJ Edu (6’11), Geo Chiu (6’8) and Carl Tamayo (6’7).

Gilas Pilipinas Youth Roster for FIBA U19 World Cup 2019
#1 Gerry Abadiano (5’11)
#4 Miguel Oczon (6’0)
#5 Dalph Panopio (6’1)

Batang Gilas lost to China, finished 4th Place

Batang Gilas lost to China, 76-57 in the Bronze Medal Game and finished 4th place in the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Nonthaburi, Thailand.

Batang Gilas lost to Australia, will face China for 3rd Place

Batang Gilas vs Australia

Batang Gilas lost to Australia, 77-43 in the semifinals of the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship held in Thailand. Philippines will face China in the Battle for 3rd Place tomorrow, August 11.

Watch: AJ Edu Highlights vs Bahrain

Ariel John Edu or AJ Edu of Batang Gilas with 16 points, 17 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks against Bahrain in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Thailand.

Watch: AJ Edu Highlights vs Bahrain

Batang Gilas beat Bahrain to enter semis and qualify for the FIBA U19 World Cup

Batang Gilas vs Bahrain

Batang Gilas defeated Bahrain, 67-52 in the quarterfinals of the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Thailand and have qualified for the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. Kai Sotto led Philippines with 21 points (17 in the 2nd half), 10 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 blocks including a couple of alley-oop dunks.