Gilas Pilipinas grouped with Serbia, Italy and Angola
Gilas Pilipinas will face Serbia, Italy and Angola in the preliminary round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup from August 31 to September 15.
Hope to see you guys in China – Jordan Clarkson
Jordan Clarkson recently posted a message on his instagram account regarding the qualification of Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup.
“congrats to my bros and the country such a honor for the country, qualifying for the world cup, so hyped!!! hope to see you guys in china!!! 🤘🏾🇵🇭#Puso” – Jordan Clarkson
PBA vows full backing for Gilas Pilipinas’ FIBA 2019 World Cup campaign
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial vowed nothing but the best support from the country’s premier professional basketball league when Gilas Pilipinas starts preparing for their 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign later this year.
32 Teams in the 2019 FIBA World Cup
After almost 2 years of competition, the FIBA Qualifiers is over and 32 teams qualified for the 2019 FIBA World Cup to be held in China from August 31 to September 15, 2019.
FIBA World Cup 2019 Draw with Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant will be the special guest in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Draw to determine the groups for the FIBA World Cup. The draw will also feature singer Jason Derulo to be held on March 16, 6:30pm Manila Time in Shenzhen Bay Arena, China.
Qualified Teams from Asia in the 2019 FIBA World Cup
There are 7 slots for Asia in the 2019 FIBA World Cup excluding China which is the host. Gilas Pilipinas took the final slot after being the best 4th placed team in Group E & F.
Qualified Teams from Asia in the 2019 FIBA World Cup
-Australia
-Iran
Andray Blatche or Jordan Clarkson for the FIBA World Cup?
Gilas Pilipinas is going to the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China from August 31 to September 15, 2019 and per FIBA rules, only one naturalized player may play for each team. Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach Yeng Guiao had experience coaching both Andray Blatche and Jordan Clarkson, who do you think should he choose to bring in the FIBA World Cup?
Drama over: Unstoppable Blatche carries Gilas Pilipinas to FIBA 2019 World Cup
A picture of Gilas Pilipinas naturalized big man Andray Blatche bowing at centercourt inside the Mall of Asia Arena on July 7, 2016 by himself–hands on his knees and visibly exhausted–painted one of the most heart-breaking scenes in recent Philippine basketball.
Guiao all praises after finally coaching Blatche: ‘He’s a game-changer’
Being able to finally coach Gilas Pilipinas big man Andray Blatche, head coach Yeng Guiao praised his stalwart for leading the team to a big 84-46 win over Qatar in the sixth window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Blatche looked in ideal form in his return for the nationals, finishing with 17 points, 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks. He was instrumental in the Philippines’ 3rd quarter run which allowed the nationals to pull away as he hit three triples in one stretch.