Gilas Pilipinas composed of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters players plus other PBA players will participate in the 2018 Asian Games from August 16 to September 2, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Gilas Pilipinas Roster for 2018 Asian Games
Maverick Ahanmisi
Raymond Almazan
According to NBA Spokesman Tim Frank, Jordan Clarkson cannot play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games since NBA Players can only participate in FIBA Tournaments.
Update: Jordan Clarkson cleared by OCA and NBA, will miss 1st game of Gilas
Jordan Clarkson is included in the Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for the 2018 Asian Games as announced by Coach Yeng Guiao.
After pulling out of the 2018 Asian Games a week ago, Philippines will finally send a team in Jakarta with the core of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters plus a couple of players from other PBA teams and 2 Gilas cadets and will be coached by Yeng Guiao.
San Miguel Beermen and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in a best-of-seven series in the 2018 PBA Commissioners Cup Finals.
2018 PBA Commissioners Cup Finals Schedule
Game 1: Friday, July 27, 7pm – Smart Araneta Coliseum
Game 2: Sunday, July 29, 6:30pm – Smart Araneta Coliseum
Philippines will not send a basketball team in the 2018 Asian Games as posted by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas or SBP.
Read SBP Statement on Philippine Participation in the 2018 Asian Games
According to Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Ricky Vargas, Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson was included in the 18-man Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool submitted for the 2018 Asian Games to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia next month.
Ateneo Blue Eagles representing Philippines finished 4th place in the 2018 Jones Cup with a 5-3 record held in Taipei, Taiwan.
2018 Jones Cup Final Standings
Gold – Canada 7-1
Silver – Iran 7-1
Philippines (Batang Gilas) will participate in the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship from August 5-11, 2018 in Nonthaburi, Thailand. Batang Gilas Pilipinas is in Group B with China, Lebanon, and United Arab Emirates.
Batang Gilas Roster for FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2018
-Gerry Abadiano
-Rhayyan Amsali