Having missed the opportunity to be in two FIBA World Cup rosters, one might ask what’s running inside the mind of Gilas Pilipinas back-up center Beau Belga.
Belga will not be part of the Final 12 roster bound for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China starting this weekend, after being the final cut in a roster hit with injuries and minor issues.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Qatar, 92-81 in the 4th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in a closed-door game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Iran, 81-73 in the 4th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held in Tehran, Iran. Christian Standhardinger led Philippines with 30 points and 12 rebounds.
2017 PBA Philippine Cup Quarterfinals Top 5 Plays of the Week featuring Marc Pingris (Star Hotsopts), Beau Belga (Rain or Shine), Paul Lee (Star Hotshots), Sol Mercado (Ginebra) and Terrence Romeo (GlobalPort).
Watch PBA Philippine Cup QFs Top 5 Plays of the Week Video
Former Gilas Pilipinas members LA Tenorio, Beau Belga and Dondon Hontiveros watched the Gilas Pilipinas vs Turkey Tune-up game in full support of Gilas Pilipinas. Jimmy Alapag was also in the venue to support Gilas Pilipinas!
Watch: Tenorio, Belga, Hontiveros Interview about Gilas 4.0
San Miguel Beermen is back in the PBA Finals and will defend their Philippine Cup Title against Alaska as they eliminate Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game 6. PBA Philippine Cup Finals starts on Sunday, January 17.
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters defeated San Miguel Beermen, 111-106 in Game 3 of their Best-of-Seven Semifinals series in the 2015-2016 Philippine Cup. Read recap: Rain or Shine defeats San Miguel Beer in Game 3
Watch PBA Semis: Rain or Shine vs San Miguel Beer Game 3 Highlights Video
Best Player: Beau Belga (14 points and 14 rebounds)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters won Game 3 in a close game against San Miguel Beermen, 111-106. Paul Lee led ROS with 18 points while Beau Belga was named Best Player with 14 points and 14 rebounds.
It is common for opposing players to get tangled but this time it was a player against the opposing coach as Chris Ross of San Miguel Beermen had an altercation with Rain or Shine Coach Yeng Guiao and then with Beau Belga. Also, Watch Yeng Guiao Pabebe Wave Video
Yeng Guiao (physical contact with Ross) and Beau Belga (leaving bench) were fined P20,000 each while Jericho Cruz (P1,000), Raymond Almazan (P1,600), Yancy de Ocampo (P1,600) with minor fines by the PBA Commissioner for committing technical fouls.
Watch Chris Ross vs Yeng Guiao Video