Jordan Clarkson to join Gilas in China test – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson goes for a layup past Lebanon’s Wael Arakji in the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo by Fiba Jordan Clarkson will fly directly to China from the United States as he joins Gilas Pilipinas in the final stretch of its preparations for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup set…

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Gilas eyes tune-up more matches for tourney in need of stars – rezal404

Justin Brownlee joins the GIlas Pilipinas training in Europe for the Fiba World Cup. -SBP Gilas Pilipinas needs more practice games. The Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup needs more big names. One of those will be easier to address, with a little help from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The country’s pro league said…

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Pat’s frenzied recruitment ensures sustainability of Gilas girls program – rezal404

Jack Animam (right) was able to give advise to her Women’s team heir apparent, Alyssia Palma. —DENISON REY A. DALUPANG As the Gilas Pilipinas Girls team revealed in a sumptuous feast toasting its historic feat in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) U-16 Asian Championship, women’s cornerstone Jack Danielle Animam was in full fangirl mode all…

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Chot Reyes eyes more games, sets player-deadline for key stretch of Gilas prep – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas coaches Chot Reyes. —DENISON DALUPANG/INQUIRER Wary of losing the gains his Gilas Pilipinas crew made during his training camp across the Baltic states, national coach Chot Reyes has two things in mind—more tune-up games and a deadline for players to join camp—in the ramp up to the Fiba World Cup. “The most important…

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Gilas U16 team catches Fiba’s eye with statistically rare performance – rezal404

The Gilas youth program will now bring the Philippine flag to Division A. —FIBA.BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas will finally get a chance to prove that his charges can hang with the finest in the region. National coach Patrick Aquino and his gallant U16 girls squad made sure in absolute terms. “This is all a testament to…

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Gilas Girls whip Malaysia, move on cusp of Division A promotion in Fiba U16 Asian Championship – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas Girls during a semifinals game against Malaysia in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B in Amman, Jordan. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Girls continued their flawless run in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B, routing Malaysia, 79-44, in the semifinals in Amman, Jordan on Saturday. Gilas Girls set…

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As Gilas girls sustain fiery form, coach Pat guards wards from being ‘too relaxed’ – rezal404

Gilas Girls in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B –FIBA BASKETBALL The Gilas girls have all sorts of momentum going their way when they seek Division A promotion in the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) U16 Women’s Asian Championship after sweeping their three elimination round games capped by a 106-58 destruction of Jordan on…

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Gilas Girls crush Jordan to advance to Fiba U16 Asian Championship semis – rezal404

Gilas Girls in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Girls’ team booked a spot in the Fiba U16 Women’s Asian Championship Division B semifinals after completing a sweep in the group stage with a 106-58 drubbing of host Jordan on Wednesday. Kimi Sayson delivered an all-around game…

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Gilas boys all set for SEABA – rezal404

Kieffer Alas (with ball) is aching for a spot in the national squad. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Despite short preparations, national coach Josh Reyes has high hopes for the young Gilas Pilipinas squad that will be competing in the Southeast Asia Basketball Association (Seaba) Under-16 Championship in Indonesia next week. “The expectation is to win every game,”…

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Gilas girls primed for Fiba tourney – rezal404

Patrick Aquino National coach Patrick Aquino found no need for pep talks to inspire his charges for this week’s Fiba (International Basketball Federation) U16 Women’s Asian Championship in Jordan. The girls are already stocked. “This is the biggest stage of their young careers. But having that feeling of representing the country? They want to prove…

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