Gilas Pilipinas lost to China, 82-80 in their 2nd game of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jordan Clarkson made his debut with Gilas and finished with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs China Asian Games Highlights
Gilas Pilipinas lost to China, 82-80 in their 2nd game of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia. Jordan Clarkson with 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals in his debut for Philippines.
Gilas Pilipinas will face China on August 21, 5pm Manila Time in the Preliminary Round of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
China Roster for 2018 Asian Games
1 Tian Yuxiang – (6’0) Bayi Rockets
5 Fang Shuo – (6’3) Beijing Ducks
Jordan Clarkson (The flag bearer of Philippines), Gilas Pilipinas and our Filipino Athletes in the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Asian Games held last August 18 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Watch: Philippines’ 2018 Asian Games entrance
Jordan Clarkson will make his Gilas Pilipinas debut against China on August 21, 5pm in the 2018 Asian Games held in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Watch: First practice of Jordan Clarkson with Gilas Pilipinas
Three Official Statements were released today regarding the participation of Jordan Clarkson in the 2018 Asian Games: 1 from NBA, 1 from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas or SBP and 1 joint statement by the NBA and SBP.
Read Official Statement by NBA
After a last minute appeal to the NBA, Jordan Clarkson is finally allowed to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Gilas Pilipinas composed of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters players plus other PBA players will participate in the 2018 Asian Games from August 16 to September 2, 2018 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Gilas Pilipinas Roster for 2018 Asian Games
Maverick Ahanmisi
Raymond Almazan
According to NBA Spokesman Tim Frank, Jordan Clarkson cannot play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2018 Asian Games since NBA Players can only participate in FIBA Tournaments.