Batang Gilas defeated New Zealand, 73-51 in the final day of the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup as they finished 13th place. Kai Sotto led Philippines again with 22 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Batang Gilas finally claimed their 1st win in the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup after defeating Egypt, 70-69. Read recap: Batang Gilas beat Egypt for 1st win in FIBA U17 World Cup
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2018 FIBA U17 World Cup Classification for 13th-16th Place: Batang Gilasdefeated Egypt, 70-69. Big game by Kai Sotto with 28 points, 17 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks to lead Philippines to their 1st win of the tournament.
2018 FIBA U17 World Cup Classification for 9th-16th Place: Batang Gilas lost to Mali, 95-59. Yukien Andrada and Raven Cortez scored 10 points each for Philippines.
Philippines stayed at No. 30 in the latest FIBA World Ranking for Men updated last July 3, 2018 after the 3rd window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
2018 FIBA U17 World Cup Round of 16: Canada eliminated Batang Gilas, 102-62 held in Argentina last July 5. Gerry Abadiano led Philippines with 19 points as he shot 7/11 from the field.
Joint Statement by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and Basketball Australia (BA) on the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident last July 2.
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Batang Gilas almost pulled an upset against host Argentina, 74-71 in the 2018 FIBA U17 World Cup last July 4.
Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro posted statements in their respective Instagram accounts related to the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident.
Blatche said “Sorry to my Filipino family Australia my family back home and my son”, while Japeth was also apologetic to what happened against Australia. Castro also said “Gusto ko maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga bata, lalong lalo na sa mga anak ko at sisikapin kong hindi na maulit pa ang nangyari kagabi: