June Mar Fajardo – PBA Player of the Week
June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beermen was named PBA Player of the Week for the period of August 22-28 in the 2016 PBA Governors Cup.
Watch: Japeth Aguilar Highlight Dunks vs Star Hotshots
Japeth Aguilar with 21 points and 6 rebounds including a couple of big dunks as Barangay Ginebra beat Star Hotshots in the 2016 PBA Governors Cup.
Watch: Japeth Aguilar Highlight Dunks vs Star Hotshots
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA Asia Challenge
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge
– Belo, Rey Mark
– Cruz, Carl Bryan
– Daquioag, Eduardo Jr.
– Escoto, Russel
– Ferrer, Kevin
Watch: Troy Rosario Top 5 Gilas Plays Video
Rookie Troy Rosario showed he deserved a spot in Gilas Pilipinas as he played well in the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in Manila last July.
Watch: Troy Rosario Top 5 Gilas Plays Video
Philippines now No. 27 in FIBA World Ranking
Philippines moved 1 step from No. 28 to No. 27 in the FIBA World Ranking which was updated after the 2016 Rio Olympics. Philippines is ranked No. 3 in Asia while China still at No. 1 (14 overall) and Iran at No. 2 (25 overall).
Gilas 5.0 14-man Player Roster for FIBA Asia Challenge
Gilas 5.0 14-man Player Roster for 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge
– Belo, Rey Mark
– Cruz, Carl Bryan
– Daquioag, Eduardo Jr.
– Escoto, Russel
– Ferrer, Kevin
Will China win the FIBA Asia Challenge?
In 2014, China lost to Gilas Pilipinas for the Bronze Medal in the FIBA Asia Cup (Now called FIBA Asia Challenge). But in 2015, China took the title in the FIBA Asia Championship by beating Gilas Pilipinas in the Finals.
A Featured Video about China in the FIBA Asia Challenge.
LA Lakers sign Yi Jianlian
It’s official, Yi Jianlian of China is back in the NBA as he was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers and will team up with Jordan Clarkson!
Happy Birthday Andray Blatche
Happy Birthday Andray Blatche! He was born on August 22, 1986 (31 years old) in Syracuse, New York.
Greet Andray Blatche on Twitter – @drayblatche
Andray Blatche already played 4 times for Gilas Pilipinas in major FIBA/SEABA Tournaments. Hope to see him again for Gilas Pilipinas in future FIBA tournaments.
Gilas Pilipinas Career History