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Four years after golden romp, Gilas understands ‘urgency’ – rezal404

As head coach of the national team in the 2019 SEA Games, Tim Cone still had the luxury of telling his players to go easy on the gas pedal. —TRISTAN TAMAYO The last time Tim Cone took part in the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Philippines wasn’t just invincible. He played the role of magnanimous…

‘Much, much better’ version of 2014 Gilas team needed for this year’s World Cup–Chot – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Fiba World Cup. PHOTO FILE MANILA, Philippines — Returning to the biggest basketball stage after nine years, coach Chot Reyes and Gilas Pilipinas know that they need to adapt to the evolution of the game when they compete in the Fiba World Cup 2023 in August. Reyes, who steered the…

Familiar World Cup group a double edged sword for Gilas, says Chot Reyes – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas coaches Chot Reyes before the Fiba World Cup 2023 draw. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes isn’t too fond of playing familiar opponents in the Fiba World Cup. And rightly so. “It goes both ways. We know them and they know us as well, so there’s going to…

Gilas Pilipinas grouped with Angola, Dominican Republic, Italy in Fiba World Cup – rezal404

Former NBA players Luis Scola and Dirk Nowitzki at the Fiba World Cup draw at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines, which co-hosts the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023 this coming August, will be playing against Angola, the Dominican Republic, and Italy in the group phase of the basketball showcase beginning Aug.…

Gilas Women’s mission in SEA Games is more than just gold – rezal404

Gilas Pilipina’s women roster for SEA Games 2023. -FRANCIS OCHOA/INQUIRER Two Southeast Asian Games gold medals later, the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team still plays like a team on a mission. “We still want to prove ourselves,” team captain Janine Pontejos told the Inquirer recently. Prove what exactly? That they are exactly where they belong, reigning…

Chot Reyes takes on challenge of redemption in Cambodia playing cards Gilas has been dealt – rezal404

Gilas Pilipina’s coach Chot Reyes The pieces are slowly falling in place for the Gilas Pilipinas crew that will gun for the mother of all redemptions for Team Philippines in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia in less than two weeks. Justin Brownlee finished cooling his heels and attended practice on Thursday, bringing the…

Japeth Aguilar also out of Gilas Pilipinas squad for SEA Games 2023 – rezal404

FILE – Japeth Aguilar. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Already down several big names, Gilas Pilipinas will now also miss the services of Japeth Aguilar when it tries to reclaim the basketball gold in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. “We tested Japeth yesterday (Thursday) and he’s not ready to go yet.…

Justin Brownlee suffers busted lip during intense Gilas practice – rezal404

Justin Brownlee suffers a busted lip during Gilas practice on Friday. –DENISON DALUPANG/BROWNLEE IG STORY MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines is hard at work preparing for the Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee back from a quick break, the Nationals held an intense practice at Meralco Gym in Pasig City. A…

In need of redemption, Gilas Pilipinas looks for best SEA Games squad from among those available – rezal404

Gilas Pilipinas during one of his training sessions for the SEA Games 2023 basketball tournament. | Denison Rey A. Dalupang/Inquirer MANILA, Philippines—Matthew Wright, a dynamic sharpshooter who several years ago was recruited to serve Gilas Pilipinas, took one last glimpse at the basketball as soon as it left the hands of Thirdy Ravena, a young,…

Gilas Pilipinas opens SEA Games 2023 bid vs Malaysia – rezal404

Gilas reconvenes after the PBA Finals on Wednesday, April 26, at Meralco Gym in Pasig City. | Denison Rey A Dalupang/IDP MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines immediately plunges into action when the basketball competition of the Southeast Asian Games gets going. Gilas Pilipinas, bannered by naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee, will play Malaysia on May 9, kicking off…