An Angola side that played with more purpose narrowed Gilas Pilipinas’ already slim Olympic basketball hopes as it scored an 80-70 upset on Sunday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Dominican Republic head coach Nestor Garcia had nothing but praise for Gilas Pilipinas’ bigs who tried their best to stop NBA all-star Karl-Anthony Towns in an 87-81 win on Friday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.
Montenegro defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 102-87 in a tune-up game before the FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic led Montenegro with 18 points while Jordan Clarkson led Philippines in scoring with 27 points but committed 8 turnovers.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Ivory Coast, 85-62 in a tune-up game in preparation for the FIBA World Cup which starts next week. Jordan Clarkson and June Mar Fajardo led Philippines with 13 points each.
Gilas Pilipinas won their 1st game in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament as they beat Iran, 76-65. Jamie Malonzo led Philippines with 11 points.
The 21-man Gilas Pilipinas player pool was announced by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas which includes Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto.
According to initial findings, Ariel John Edu suffered an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and Meniscal Tear on his right knee with hairline fracture on his right femur bone.
Gilas Pilipinas Youth (former Batang Gilas) lost to host Greece, 85-69 in their 1st game in the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
Gilas Pilipinas Youth (former Batang Gilas) for the 2019 FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup with an average height of 6’4 led by Kai Sotto (7’1), AJ Edu (6’11), Geo Chiu (6’8) and Carl Tamayo (6’7).
Gilas Pilipinas Youth Roster for FIBA U19 World Cup 2019
#1 Gerry Abadiano (5’11)
#4 Miguel Oczon (6’0)
#5 Dalph Panopio (6’1)