Gilas Pilipinas Youth lost to China by 17
Gilas Pilipinas Youth lost their 1st game in the 2023 FIBA U16 Asian Championship against China, 84-67 held in Doha, Qatar.
Kiefer Alas led Gilas Pilipinas Youth with 20 points and also with 8 rebounds and 3 assists. Batang Gilas (Gilas Pilipinas Youth) was trailing by just a point at halftime, 44-43 but China pulled away in the final half led by Boyuan Zhang with 18 points.
China outrebounded Philippines, 48-36 as half of the China roster is above 6’8.
CJ Amos contributed 13 points and 4 rebounds while Kurt Velasquez scored 12 points for the Philippine Youth team.
Next game of Gilas Pilipinas Youth will be against Kazakhstan later at 12:30am. View Gilas Pilipinas Youth Schedule for FIBA U16 Asian Championship 2023
Game Scores:
Philippines 67 – Alas 20, Amos 13, Velasquez 12, Ludovice 6, Alegre 4, Daja 4, Diao 3, Chua 3, Williams 2, De Liano 0, Morales 0, Banal 0.
Photos from fiba.basketball
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