With Gilas Pilipinas leading by 9, 82-73 against Jordan in their 2nd tune-up game, emotions ran high between Gilas Coach Yeng Guiao and Jordan Coach Joey Stiebing ending the game with still 6:26 remaining in the final quarter.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Jordan, 98-92 in their 1st tune-up game in preparation for the 5th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Christian Standhardinger led Philippines with 21 points.
Gilas Pilipinas will face Jordan on November 19 and 21 and vs Lebanon on November 23 and 25, both games to be played 8pm at the Meralco Gym.
Gilas Pilipinas will face Kazakhstan on November 30 and vs Iran on December 3, both games at the Mall of Asia Arena.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA Qualifiers 5th Window
-Japeth Aguilar
-Beau Belga
-Alex Cabagnot
Gilas Pilipinas will face Kazakhstan on November 30, 2018, 7:30pm and vs Iran on December 3, 2018, 7:30pm, both games at the Mall of Asia Arena for the 5th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas Home Game Ticket Prices:
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 represented by Ricci Rivero, Rhon Jhay Abarrientos, Jeepy Faundo and Rhayyan Amsali will play in the 2018 FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup in Xian, China from October 3 to 7.
Philippine 3×3 U23 Team Schedule in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup
Elimination Round
Game 1: Oct 3, 7pm vs Slovenia
Meralco Bolts will represent Philippines in the 2018 FIBA Asia Champions Cup from September 27 to October 2 in Nonthaburi, Thailand.
Meralco Bolts Roster for FIBA Asia Champions Cup 2018
Baser Amer
Simon Atkins
Jason Ballesteros
Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea swept the 4th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers while Gilas Pilipinas with a 1-1 record after losing to Iran on the road and winning against Qatar at home.
2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 4th Window Results
September 13 Game Results
Iran defeated Philippines, 81-73