Although Gilas Pilipinas wing man Marcio Lassiter has officially been ruled out by head coach Yeng Guiao for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the sharpshooter has full confidence in the team’s other players.
Guiao told media on Friday after Gilas’ 92-83 win over Australian side Adelaide 36ers that Lassiter will not be healthy enough to make the final cut.
Andray Blatche had an impressive near triple-double performance while Roger Pogoy came up with big shots as Gilas Pilipinas upended Australian club team Adelaide 36ers, 92-83 Friday night at the Meralco Gym in Ortigas.
As part of their preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas will face the Adelaide 36ers in 2 tune-up games on August 23 and 25 at the Meralco Gym.
2 weeks before the start of the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, FIBA released the latest Power Rankings where Gilas Pilipinas was ranked No. 19 out of the 32 teams who qualified for the 2019 FIBA World Cup.
Gilas Pilipinas ended their campaign in Spain with another victory over Ivory Coast, 73-63 as part of their preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. Robert Bolick led Philippines with 19 points and 7 rebounds.
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Congo, 82-71 in the 1st round of the Torneo de Malaga in Spain as part of their preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. Robert Bolick led Philippines with 21 points.
Nike Basketball released the designs for the Federation Uniforms for the 2019 FIBA World Cup including the dark and light Gilas Pilipinas Jerseys.
Back-to-back wins by Gilas Pilipinas as they beat Ivory Coast, 94-83 in their 2nd tune-up game in Spain in preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Andray Blatche led Philippines with 18 points and also contributed 7 rebounds, 10 assists and 2 steals.
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Congo, 102-80 in their 1st tune-up game in Guadalajara, Spain in preparation for the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Andray Blatche led Philippines with 25 points.