Tag: Gilas
Cone sees added ‘little belief’ among Gilas players amid eligibility issues
Gilas Pilipinas huddles after beating Changwon in a tuneup game at PhilSports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas triumphed over visiting Changwon LG Sakers on Friday night, pocketing some sort of a morale boost ahead of the 19th Asian Games. The Philippines held off the Korean Basketball League semifinalists in Justin Brownlee’s first-ever competitive game since a…
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Unselfish play key for Gilas in Asian Games, says Kouame
Ange Kouame.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—For Ange Kouame, ball movement will be one of Gilas Pilipinas’ main weapons in the Asian Games. Kouame, who finished with six points, two assists and two blocks in 15 minutes, said that Gilas’ system under interim coach Tim Cone relies heavily on playing unselfish basketball. “It was great. The system…
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POC remains upbeat over Gilas appeal at Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas’ Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.net HANGZHOU, China—Hope springs eternal for the inclusion of four key players to the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the 19th Asian Games. Though time is quickly running short, no amount of hindrance could stop Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) president Bambol Tolentino from inserting Jason Perkins, Terrence Romeo,…
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Dwight Ramos reaffirms commitment to Gilas Pilipinas
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos during the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National team mainstay Dwight Ramos reiterated his long-term commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program. The 25-year-old Filipino-American guard, who is set to play his third season in Japan B.League, may be away from the country for the next several months, but…
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Gilas drawn with New Zealand in Asia Cup Qualifiers
Tim Cone (second from left) gives out pointers to (from left) Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo while the women’s team trains in the background. —MARLO CUETO. The Philippines will be crossing paths with New Zealand, Chinese Taipei, and Hong Kong in the early stages of its redemption bid in the Fiba…
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Gilas women excited for first crack at Asian Games competition, says longtime coach and program director Aquino
Members of the Gilas Pilipinas Women team during an open training with the men’s team on Thursday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRERnet Hardened by a couple of tournaments in the past two months, national coach Pat Aquino believes that his charges are going to make the most out of their debut in the 19th Asian Games. “The girls…
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Kieffer Alas stars anew as Gilas Boys whip Malaysia
Gilas Boys’ Kieffer Alas in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Boys sustained their fine play as they dominated Malaysia, 75-52, in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship on Wednesday at Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Kieffer Alas and Kurt Velasquez set the tone and anchored…
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With Abueva, Romeo, others likely out, Gilas calls up 4 players for Asiad prep
Kevin Alas —PHOTOS FROM FIBA With five more new faces to integrate into his system and a shrinking window to do just that, Tim Cone’s job to prime Gilas Pilipinas for the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) has become much, much tougher. His confidence, however, remains unchanged. “It doesn’t change our approach to how we do…
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Gilas Boys bounce back with rout of Kazakhstan in Fiba U16 Asian Championship
Gilas Boys celebrate during their game against Kazakhstan in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Boys stayed in the hunt for a quarterfinal spot after whipping Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship on Tuesday at Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. After a shaky first half that…
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‘Confident’ Romeo hopes to overcome challenges in Gilas return
Terrence Romeo sees his Gilas stint in the Asian Games as a stern test. —FIBA PHOTO Terrence Romeo, without a doubt, is thrilled to be back on the Gilas Pilipinas program. But an aging frame and a bevy of injuries have truly humbled the San Miguel standout. “I’m still confident. But of course, there are…
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