Moala Tautuaa Highlights vs Japan including 2 big dunks in the Gilas Pilipinas vs Japan game yesterday in the 2015 Jones Cup. Moala Tautuaa finished the game with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists.
Watch Big slam by Moala Tautuaa vs Japan Video
Big 4th quarter by Gilas Pilipinas as they outscored Japan, 29-16 including 2 big dunks by Moala Tautuaa who finished with 10 points and 6 rebounds. Philippines now 3-1 in the 2015 Jones Cup. Read recap: Gilas Pilipinas defeats Japan by 15
Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Japan Highlights Video
2015 William Jones Cup
Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas) defeated Japan, 75-60
September 2, 2015 – Taipei, Taiwan
Game Highlights:
-Terrence Romeo led Gilas Pilipinas again with 16 points and 4 rebounds
-Moala Tautuaa with 10 points and 6 rebounds including 2 big dunks
-Ranidel de Ocampo with 10 points and 6 rebounds also (2/3 from 3)
2015 William Jones Cup
Philippines (Gilas Pilipinas) defeated Russia, 85-71
September 1, 2015 – Taipei, Taiwan
Game Highlights:
-Ranidel de Ocampo led Gilas Pilipinas with 13 points (3/4 from 3)
-Terrence Romeo with 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
-Calvin Abueva contributed 10 points and 8 rebounds
Gilas Pilipinas players are on their way to Taipei, Taiwan for the 2015 William Jones Cup which starts tomorrow, August 29, 2015.
View Gilas Pilipinas 2015 Jones Cup Schedule
Moala Tautuaa was picked No. 1 in the 2015 PBA Rookie Draft by Talk N Text Tropang Texters but missed the event since he was part of Gilas Pilipinas who recently played in Estonia as part of their preparation for the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship.
Moala Tautuaa was represented by his parents in the PBA Draft, Moala Sr. from Tonga and his mother who is a Filipina, Romanita.
Watch Moala Tautuaa Interview after being drafted No. 1
Moala Tautuaa was picked No. 1 by Talk N Text Tropang Texters while Troy Rosario was picks No. 2 by Mahindra Enforcers (former Kia Carnival), but the biggest surprise is at No. 3 where Rain or Shine Elasto Painters picked Maverick Ahanmisi at No. 3.
2015 PBA Rookie Draft Results
1st Round
1. Talk N Text – Moala Tautuaa
2. Mahindra/Kia – Troy Rosario
3. Rain or Shine – Maverick Ahanmisi
4-Nation Tournament in Estonia (Gilas vs The World Tune-up Games)
Iceland defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 86-76
August 22, 2015 – Tallinn, Estonia
Game Highlights:
-Andray Blatche led Gilas Pilipinas with 22 points and 5 rebounds
-Terrence Romeo with 17 points and 4 rebounds (Only 2 pts in 2nd half)
-Jayson Castro scored 11 points (4/4 FGs)
Gilas Pilipinas will try to bounce back from a big loss last night to Netherlands, they will face host Estonia later at 1am. (Replay on TV5 tomorrow, Aug 22, 2:30pm)
Gilas Pilipinas Player Roster vs Estonia
-Calvin Abueva
-Andray Blatche
-Jayson Castro