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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…

Gilas boys lose to China in Fiba U16 Asian Championship

Gilas Pilipinas team the Fiba Asia U16 tournament. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines–The Gilas Pilipinas Boys’ comeback machine conked out when it mattered most as the Philippines bowed to China, 84-67, in the Fiba U16 Asian Championship in Doha, Qatar, on early Monday morning. After being dragged into a nip-and-tuck first half, the Filipino youngsters had…

Gilas Pilipinas ‘muscle’ Ange Kouame back in harness

Ange Kouame (left) provides added size and a willingness to mix it up underneath the basket. —FIBA PHOTO He may be mentioned last among the country’s naturalized standouts, but that hasn’t given Ange Kouame any reason to be indifferent toward the national basketball program. Instead, the Ivory Coast native has always made himself available for…

Gilas’ Justin Brownlee slowly finding form

Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net After taking a backseat to an NBA standout in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup, Justin Brownlee is raring to be at the forefront of Gilas Pilipinas once again. “I’m just excited to be in this position—to be able to represent the country again, on the international stage,”…

Justin Brownlee defends Chot Reyes, Gilas’ Fiba World Cup campaign

Justin Brownlee during Gilas’ open practice.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Reduced to a mere spectator during the Fiba World Cup, Justin Brownlee had very few to say about how his brothers-in-arms fared. “Watching the games, you know, I can’t necessarily say it was hard to watch,” Brownlee said of the 1-4 homestand that also saw Gilas miss…

Chris Newsome’s loyalty pays off as he gets Gilas’ Asian Games roster spot

Gilas Pilipinas’ Chris Newsome during training for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—During the 2023 Fiba World Cup, Chris Newsome’s popularity grew a ton more due to his loyalty to Gilas Pilipinas. Newsome continued to show his support for the national team despite not being included in the final lineup. He even actively served…

Gilas Women’s rise to world No. 37 a ‘testament to the program’

Members of the Gilas Pilipinas Women team during an open training with the men’s team on Thursday. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRERnet MANILA, Philippines—The Gilas Pilipinas women’s team’s rise in the Fiba World rankings was simply a “testament” to the squad’s hard work, said national coach Pat Aquino. During an open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Aquino…

Motivation high for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas

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. Just days away from the Asian Games, Tim Cone can strike off a few things from his worry list. He already has a 12-man roster,…

Gilas Pilipinas also opens tune-up game vs KBL team to fans

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a training session for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—From practice to tune-up game, coach Tim Cone has no problems letting the public get a peek at Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the upcoming Asian Games. The men’s national team opened its joint training with Gilas Women on Thursday…

Calvin Abueva pressured, but ready to give it all for Gilas in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Abueva during training. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Donning a Gilas Pilipinas jersey for the first time in four years doesn’t come without pressure for Calvin Abueva. During Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena on Thursday, Abueva revealed that he is feeling pressure about suiting up again for the national team, especially now…