According to Coach Chot Reyes, Larry Fonacier made a request to pull out of the Gilas Pilipinas Pool due to a foot and back injury. Get well Larry Fonacier (@findingheaven12)!
This opens up a slot in the Gilas Pilipinas Final Roster for the FIBA World Cup in Spain, Who do you think should replace Larry Fonacier? Paul Lee, Jared Dillinger, Jay Washington or Beau Belga?
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Larry Alexander Fonacier was born on May 13, 1982 in Quezon City. Happy Birthday @findingheaven12
PBA Career Highlights and Awards
2005–06 PBA Rookie of the Year
2005–06 PBA All-Rookie Team
Gilas Pilipinas players Larry Fonacier and Gary David will compete in the 2014 PBA All-Star Three-Point Shootout along with former Smart Gilas JV Casio, Chris Tiu, Marcio Lassiter and Mac Baracael, the 3-point shootout also includes James Yap, Mac Cardona and Mark Macapagal.
Who do you think will win? Vote Now!
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for 2014 FIBA World Cup and 2014 Asian Games
-Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, and Larry Fonacier (Talk ‘N Text)
-Beau Belga, Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, and Gabe Norwood (Rain or Shine)
-Japeth Aguilar, Greg Slaughter, and LA Tenorio (Ginebra)
-Gary David and Jared Dillinger (Meralco)
-June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter (San Miguel Beer)
-Marc Pingris (San Mig Coffee)
-Marcus Douthit
-Andray Blatche (Pending Naturalization Process)
As posted by Coach Chot Reyes in his Twitter Account, Gilas Pilipinas with the 1985 Philippine National Team A shot for the ages: 2013 Gilas Pilipinas with our inspiration:1985 Philippine National Team – Our last…
Gilas Pilipinas players: Gabe Norwood, LA Tenorio, Jimmy Alapag and Larry Fonacier dance the Shukka Roll!
This is for a promo by Uniqlo Philippines. Do your own version of the Shukka Roll in a pair of Uniqlo Leggings and get a chance to win P25,000 worth of Uniqlo GCs!
27th FIBA Asia Championship Gilas Pilipinas Recap
Record: 7-2
Awards: Silver (2nd place)
Individual Awards: Jayson William (Best Point Guard – All Tournament Team)
Finals Results
Iran defeats Gilas Pilipinas, 85-71
Top Scorer: Jayson William – 18 points
Read Recap: FIBA Asia 2013: Iran defeats Gilas Pilipinas
View Photos: Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran Photo Gallery
View Highlights Video: Philippines vs Iran Video Highlights
Others: 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Final Day Results, Standings and Awards
Semifinals Results
Gilas Pilipinas defeats South Korea, 86-79
Top Scorer: Jayson William – 17 points
Read Recap: FIBA Asia 2013: Gilas Pilipinas defeats South Korea
View Photos: Gilas Pilipinas vs South Korea Photo Gallery
View Highlights Video: Philippines vs Korea Video Highlights
Other Semifinals Results: 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Semifinals Results
Quarterfinals Results
Gilas Pilipinas defeats Kazakhstan, 88-58
Top Scorer: Gary David – 22 points
Japeth Aguilar vs Hamed Haddadi
Jayson William led Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points including a couple of drives against taller players from Iran
Jimmy Alapag was 3/6 from the three point line
2013 FIBA Asia Championship Finals
Iran defeats Philippines, 85-71
August 11, 2013 – Mall of Asia Arena
Game Highlights:
-Hamed Hadadi with 29 points and 16 rebounds and also MVP of the tournament
-Jayson William led Gilas Pilipinas with 18 points and was included in the Top 5 players of the tournament
-Jimmy Alapag with 13 points (3/6 from the three point line)
-Ranidel de Ocampo with 9 points, 6 rebounds and 3 steals
-Marcus Douthit did not play due to an injury