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Baldwin looking forward to Gilas guards’ match-up vs Serbia’s ‘master of game’ Teodosic

RJ Abarrientos and SJ Belangel

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin understands the magnitude of being part of the 2021 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Belgrade, Serbia.

And one of the exciting storylines for Gilas when they face the world powerhouse Serbian team is how their young guards RJ Abarrientos and SJ Belangel could fair against the much-revered European superstar Milos Teodosic.

Hot-shooting Gilas repeats over Korea, sweeps Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas leaned on its hot three-point shooting to repulse Korea, 82-77 in the final day of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window on Sunday in Pampanga.

The Philippines shot exemplary from long-range, making 14-of-37 from three-point distance.

Gilas Pilipinas beats Indonesia, continues to roll in Asia Cup qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas pulled away late to decisively beat Indonesia, 76-51 on Friday and remain undefeated in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window played in Pampanga, Philippines.

Already qualified for the continental championship in August, the Philippines did not let up and scored another victory using a strong second half where it out-scored its opponent? 46-29.

Watch: Philippines Ultimate Mixtape – FIBA 3×3 U23 2018

Lots of great plays from Philippines represented by Ricci Rivero, Rhayyan Amsali, Jeepy Faundo and Rhon Jhay Abarrientos in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Xian, China.

Watch: Philippines Ultimate Mixtape – FIBA 3×3 U23 2018

Watch: Rhon Jhay Abarrientos wins The Shoot Out Contest

Rhon Jhay Abarrientos, nephew of PBA Legend Johnny Abarrientos won the Shoot Out Contest in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Xian, China. RJ Abarrientos beat Aleksandr Antonikovskii of Russia and Laura Zdravevska of Germany to take home the Gold Medal.

Watch: Rhon Jhay Abarrientos wins The Shoot Out Contest

FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2018 Final Standings

Philippine 3×3 U23 Team composed of Ricci Rivero, Rhayyan Amsali, Jeepy Faundo and Rhon Jhay Abarrientos finished 9th place with a 2-2 record in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Xian, China.

Final standings of the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup 2018
Gold – Russia

Philippines vs China FIBA 3×3 U23 Full Game Video

Philippines defeated China, 21-15 to end their campaign at 2-2 in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Xian, China. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos led the Philippine 3×3 U23 Team with 10 points, Ricci Rivero with 7, Rhayyan Amsali with 3 and Jeepy Faundo with 1. Philippines failed to advance to the quarterfinals.

Watch Philippines vs China FIBA 3×3 U23 Full Game Video

Philippines vs Turkmenistan FIBA 3×3 U23 Full Game Video

Philippines beat Turkmenistan, 21-8 to get their 1st win in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup held in Xian, China. Rhon Jhay Abarrientos led the Philippine 3×3 U23 Team with 8 points, Ricci Rivero with 6, Rhayyan Amsali with 4 and Jeepy Faundo with 3.

Watch Philippines vs Turkmenistan FIBA 3×3 U23 Full Game Video