Chot Reyes lauds ‘very efficient’ June Mar Fajardo in Gilas loss – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo goes for a shot against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE—If there was ever any doubt, June Mar Fajardo showed on Friday night that he can also be an offensive force on the Fiba World Cup stage. Aside from Jordan Clarkson, Gilas also turned to…

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Despite loss, Angola ‘confident’ heading into game vs Gilas – rezal404

Angola’s Childe Dundao during a game against Italy in the Fiba World Cup at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — Childe Dundao said Angola will be having to lick its wounds quickly after an 81-67 loss to the mighty Italians on the Fiba World Cup’s opening night in the Philippines. “We lost…

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Gilas battles Dominican Republic as Fiba World Cup begins – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas team ahead of the Fiba World Cup in Manila. –FIBA BASKETBALL There will be chaos. It won’t be just the traffic snarl or the frantic search for tickets, parking spaces and the right entryways inside the cavernous Philippine Arena. There will be that huge ball of emotions exploding into a mess of postgame…

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Fiba World Cup begins as Gilas battles Dominican Republic – rezal404

Dominican Republic team during a photoshoot ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBA BASKETBALL There will be chaos. It won’t be just the traffic snarl or the frantic search for tickets, parking spaces and the right entryways inside the cavernous Philippine Arena. There will be that huge ball of emotions exploding into a mess of…

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Serbian coach who belittled Gilas Pilipinas no longer thinks squad lacks quality – rezal404

FILE–China’s Serbian coach Aleksandar Djrodjevic. -FIBA BASKETBALL Aleksandar Djrodjevic, the Serbian national coach who said Gilas Pilipinas was “missing quality” during the 2019 Fiba World Cup, now has nothing but admiration for the latest edition of the National Five. “It’s a long time ago,” he said of his comments about the Yeng Guiao-coached squad that…

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Dominican Republic fully focused on ‘very important game’ vs Gilas Pilipinas – rezal404

Dominican Republic team during a photoshoot ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines—Tough as Group A may be, the Dominican Republic is adamant in focusing on one task at a time. The Dominicans are purely thinking of Gilas Pilipinas at the moment as they square off on the first day of the…

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Tall front line, high-IQ guards surround Jordan Clarkson in Gilas’ World Cup roster – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas final roster for the Fiba World Cup, with the exception of Chris Newsome who was the last player to get cut. –FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas will surround naturalized ace Jordan Clarkson with a tall frontcourt along with versatile, high-IQ playmakers when it plunges into the Fiba World Cup this Friday. Kai Sotto, AJ…

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Meet Gilas Pilipinas’ Final 12 for the Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas’ Final 12 for the Fiba World Cup. MANILA, Philippines — The new-look Gilas Pilipinas, composed of NBA star Jordan Clarkson and a mix of veterans and the current top players in the country, will have a chance to defend the country’s home court and chase an Olympic dream in the Fiba World Cup…

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Jordan Clarkson, Kai Sotto lead Gilas Final 12 for Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas final roster for the Fiba World Cup, with the exception of Chris Newsome who was the last player to get cut. –FIBA PHOTO Jordan Clarkson and a ferocious frontline that features Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, Japeth Aguilar, and June Mar Fajardo banner the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the Fiba World Cup. Joining the…

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June Mar Fajardo vows Gilas Pilipinas will ‘put up a fight’ in Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas center June Mar Fajardo. MANILA, Philippines — June Mar Fajardo believes Gilas Pilipinas needs to execute better on defense when Gilas Pilipinas kicks off its Fiba World Cup 2023 hosting on Friday at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. After the last two of their three friendlies against Montenegro and Mexico, the six-time PBA…

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