Marcus Douthit cleared to play for Asian Games
Despite reports about protests from some Countries, Marcus Douthit was cleared to play for the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea which starts today, September 19.
Go for Gold Gilas Pilipinas!
Asian Games Update: Douthit In, Blatche Out
According to Coach Chot Reyes via Twitter (@coachot), Andray Blatche is confirmed to be out of the Asian Games Roster due to the 3 year residency rule of the Olympic Council of Asia or OCA.
One final appeal for Andray Blatche
According to reports, the Incheon Asian Games Organizing Committee or IAGOC will still not allow Andray Blatche to play in the 2014 Asian Games even with the help of FIBA.
The IAGOC will strictly enforce the OCA (Olympic Council of Asia) rule stating that naturalized players should have at least 3 years residency.
THE Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will make a final appeal this week as they have a meeting in Incheon with the organizers. If the appeal is not successful, SBP will make a request for Marcus Douthit to replace Blatche in the line-up.
Gilas Pilipinas ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video
Gilas Pilipinas players Jared Dillinger, Marcus Douthit and Marc Pingris took the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge! Watch Gilas Pilipinas ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Video
Thank you Marcus Douthit
Marcus Douthit will not be in the Gilas Pilipinas final line-up for the 2014 FIBA World Cup and 2014 Asian Games since Coach Chot Reyes opted to use Andray Blatche in both cases since teams can only use 1 naturalized player per tournament.
Thank you Marcus Douthit for all your sacrifices for our Country, Douthit played a big role in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship last year that paved way for our return to the FIBA World Cup.
Watch Kwentong Gilas Marcus Douthit Episode
Gilas Pilipinas Roster for Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas Roster for 2014 Asian Games
-Marcus Douthit
-Jimmy Alapag
-LA Tenorio
Marcus Douthit or Andray Blatche?
Mga Kuya ng Gilas @coachot #labanpilipinas #puso pic.twitter.com/uOrOSK6PD7
— Michael Villar (@MIKEVILLARisAKO) July 29, 2014
Both Marcus Douthit and Andray Blatche are going to Spain for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup but only 1 will be in the 12-man line-up for Gilas Pilipinas since FIBA allows only 1 naturalized player per tournament.
Who do you think should play in the FIBA World Cup, Douthit or Blatche?
Gilas Pilipinas will bring their talents to South Beach
The Gilas Pilipinas players and coaching staff are on their way to Miami for a two-week training in preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup and the 2014 Asian Games. New naturalized player Andray Blatche is expected to join the team in Miami.
Last Home Stand Training Camp Photos
The Last Home Stand All-Star Charity Event (Training Camp) held last July 22, 2014 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Air Dunkers
Japeth Aguilar Dunk
More selfie photos from Jared Dillinger
Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard shooting threes