Tag: Gilas
His future still unclear, Chot Reyes says Gilas has talent for better tomorrow – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes during the Fiba World Cup classification game against South Sudan. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas’ dry spell in the 2023 Fiba World Cup continued Thursday night, and on the heels of yet another botched comeback, national coach Chot Reyes confronted questions about his tenure. “With regards to my personal future,…
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Chot Reyes apologizes for poor Gilas performance in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes during the Fiba World Cup classification game against South Sudan. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Chot Reyes has said it before. He’s saying it again. The Gilas Pilipinas head coach is sorry. “I’ve [apologized to fans] numerous times. I’ve already said I’m really sorry that we were not able to deliver and I…
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Jordan Clarkson says undeterred Gilas will continue to compete – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Jordan Clarkson. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Despite dropping another heartbreaker at home, there’s no stopping Gilas Pilipinas from competing hard as far as Jordan Clarkson is concerned. A victory remained elusive for Gilas on Thursday night following an 87-68 loss to South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup classification round. Still, Clarkson said Gilas…
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As Gilas searches for first win, Lebanon breaks through in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Lebanon celebrates after posting its first win in the 2023 Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines-Lebanon added more weight to Gilas Pilipinas’ Olympic aspirations after downing Ivory Coast, 94-84, in the classification phase of the 2023 Fiba World Cup at the Indonesia Arena in Jakarta. With Asia Cup MVP Wael Arakji on the bench…
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Fight very much alive in Gilas as it tries to keep Olympic hopes up – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Jordan Clarkson was not interested in crunching the math to determine Gilas Pilipinas’ next opponents in the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup. He knows what the coming games mean to the national squad. “We’re strong mentally and we’re gonna…
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China not quitters, says Kyle Anderson as match vs Gilas Pilipinas looms – rezal404
China’s Kyle Anderson. –Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Kyle Anderson knows China will have its work cut out for itself when the Asian heavyweights chase their goals in the 2023 Fiba World Cup’s classification stage. Team Dragons’ 107-89 loss to Puerto Rico on Wednesday night sets up a clash with host Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round…
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As Italy crushes Gilas second-round hopes, road to Olympics now steeper – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas after its game against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The Dominican Republic held the door open ever so slightly for Gilas Pilipinas to advance to the next round on Tuesday. Italy slammed it shut. This was how the Fiba World Cup second-round hopes ended for the Philippines: A 90-83 defeat…
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Gilas Pilipinas’ road to Fiba World Cup next round – and to Paris – is long – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net There is a chaos of scenarios and permutations going through the minds of Gilas Pilipinas right now—the team’s chances of grabbing the No. 2 spot in Group A, the things that need to happen for passage to the…
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What Gilas Pilipinas needs to do to advance to Fiba World Cup second round – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas roster before a Fiba World Cup game at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –Marlo Cueto/ MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas has a mountain to climb in order to extend its run in the 2023 Fiba World Cup. After Sunday’s crucial games at Araneta Coliseum, the Group A picture got much clearer with Dominican Republic holding the top…
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Bruno Fernando praises June Mar Fajardo, ‘well-coached’ Gilas – rezal404
Bruno Fernandes celebrates during a game against Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup at Araneta Coliseum. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Angola big man Bruno Fernando heaped praise on June Mar Fajardo and the “well-coached” Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday night. Fernando helped Angola boost its bid to qualify for the second round after beating…
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