Gilas Pilipinas will face France and New Zealand in the Elimination Round of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament to be held in Manila from July 5-10, 2016. Turkey, Senegal and Canada will also play at the Mall of Asia Arena for a chance to get a slot for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
Complete Draw Results for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments
OQT Manila (Philippines)
In a recent interview posted in NBA.com, Jordan Clarkson mentioned this about joining Gilas Pilipinas for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which will be held in Manila this July 2016 – “We’re working on it right now actually. Gotta go through some stuff with FIBA. We’re trying to make sure that happens, hopefully the timing is right, and I get the chance to do that. I definitely want to compete, I want to try to get the guys to Rio. That would be awesome to experience.”
Vic Manuel led Alaska Aces both in Game 1 and Game 2 of the 2016 PBA Philippine Cup Finals against San Miguel Beermen. Vic Manuel has been playing well in the PBA Finals not only on offense but also on defense.
Do you think Coach Tab Baldwin should have a second look at Vic Manuel for Gilas Pilipinas?
Watch Vic Manuel Highlights vs San Miguel Video
FIBA has chosen Philippines, Serbia and Italy as hosts for the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments to be held this July 2016. The winners of each tournament will earn a slot for the 2016 Rio Olympics!
Philippine Basketball in International Tournaments this 2016
2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament (Gilas Pilipinas)
Venues: Manila, Serbia and Turin
Dates: July 4-10, 2016
Philippine Basketball in International Tournaments in 2015
2015 FIBA Asia Championship (Gilas Pilipinas)
Venue: Changsha, China
Kevin Ferrer participated in Gilas Pilipinas practice last Monday joining Kiefer Ravena as the only college players in Gilas 4.0 practice at the Meralco Gym.
Tab Baldwin has officially been named Head Coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles but Coaching Gilas Pilipinas is still a priority for Baldwin.
Gilas Pilipinas 4.0 practiced for the 1st time last Monday, November 9, 2015 in preparation for the 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas 4.0 1st Practice Highlights Video