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
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?
Andray Blatche led Gilas Pilipinas with 41 points along with 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 4 steals and 2 blocks against Kazakhstan in the 6th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Watch Andray Blatche Highlights vs Kazakhstan
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.
Gilas Pilipinas beat Kazakhstan, 93-75 in the final window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Philippines qualified for the 2019 FIBA World Cup to be held in China.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan FIBA Qualifiers Full Game Video
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Kazakhstan, 93-75 in the 6th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Astana, Kazakhstan. Philippines qualified for the FIBA World Cup 2019 to be held in China.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan FIBA Qualifiers Highlights
Gilas Pilipinas is going to the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China after beating Kazakhstan, 93-75 on the road and also Lebanon lost to South Korea, 84-72 in the final day of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan on February 24, 10:30pm Manila time to be held in Astana, Kazakhstan for the 6th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Kazakhstan FIBA Qualifiers Livestreaming
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.