Barangay Ginebra San Miguel dominated Game 1 of the 2018 PBA Commissioners Cup after beating San Miguel Beermen, 127-99. Justin Brownlee led Ginebra with 42 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Christian Standhardinger scored 26 points for SMB in his 1st PBA Finals game.
Watch Ginebra vs San Miguel PBA Finals Game 1 Highlights
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
Philippines (Ateneo Blue Eagles) lost to Iran, 70-63 in their final game in the 2018 Jones Cup as they finished 4th place in the tournament held in Taipei, Taiwan.
Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated Chinese-Taipei Blue led by Matt Nieto who made the game winning shot in the 2018 Jones Cup held last July 21 in Taipei, Taiwan. Philippines now with a 5-2 record.
Watch Philippines vs Chinese-Taipei Blue 2018 Jones Cup Highlights
Philippines (Ateneo Blue Eagles) defeated host Chinese-Taipei Blue, 77-76 in the 2018 Jones Cup led by Matt Nieto who made the game-winning three-point shot with 3 seconds left in the game and finished with 13 points.