Tag: Gilas
Kai Sotto brimming with confidence heading into latest Gilas foray
Kai Sotto during Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kai Sotto is more confident than ever heading into another campaign for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. Sotto’s added confidence stems from his solid play with the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japan B.League. “I’m just happy that I’m getting more used in…
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Cone puts Gilas sights on process, growth
National coach Tim Cone believes it is imperative for Gilas Pilipinas to start its journey to the Olympics on the right foot. But he is just as focused on ensuring that his charges don’t lose sight of the bigger picture. “Yes it’s important that we win, but it’s even more we build a foundation from…
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Gilas’ Kevin Quiambao savors support by fans
Kevin Quiambao signs autographs for fans after Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—After Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena on Monday, fans were given a chance to interact with their favorite national team players. The returning Justin Brownlee drew a number of fans who wanted a picture with the resident…
Read MoreWell-rested Justin Brownlee raring to go for Gilas
Justin Brownlee during Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice at Philsports Arena in Pasig City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Back to playing basketball again with Gilas Pilipinas, Justin Brownlee has been making up for lost time while gearing up for the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. Brownlee returned to the Philippines earlier this month just days after completing a three-month…
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Paris 2024 or LA 2028, Tim Cone wants Olympic stint for Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a press conference on Monday.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—The vision is crystal clear for Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone. Back as the national team coach this time permanently, Cone said he has one goal in mind for Gilas. “I’ve said this before. I think I’ve said this during the Asian…
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Gilas begins training for Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers
Led by coach Tim Cone, Gilas Pilipinas begins training for the first window of the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers. –SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—The road to the Fiba Asia Cup begins for Gilas Pilipinas later this month and the national team already has almost all hands on deck. On Thursday, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)…
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Justin Brownlee ‘always ready for the fight’ as he rejoins Gilas
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee appears during a PBA Finals game. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized ace Justin Brownlee is finally back home and he made one thing very clear in his first big interview with reporters on Friday night. “I’m always ready for the fight,” Brownlee said with his signature big grin that endeared…
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Animam ready to suit up every time Gilas calls
Jack Animam (photo above) acknowledges the Manila Hustle gallery. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas Women cornerstone Jack Danielle Animam has reaffirmed her commitment to the national basketball program even while she continues to ply her trade overseas. On a break from her chores with Women’s Chinese Basketball Association club Wuhan Shengfan, Animam said she is constantly…
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Tim Cone certain Gilas ‘program standard’ will make country proud
Justin Brownlee (with ball) takes it strong to the rim despite heavy pressure applied by Jordan’s John Bohannon in the gold medal match won convincingly by the Filipinos, 70-60, which snapped a 62-year wait to regain Asian supremacy in men’s basketball. —AFP Naturalized ace Justin Brownlee will be back in harness for the national basketball…
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Gilas still has full SMC support even without Alfrancis Chua
Alfrancis Chua stresses a point during the press conference. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Alfrancis Chua won’t be on the Gilas Pilipinas sidelines when the National Five opens a new leaf in its chapter under Tim Cone. “At the moment, I just can’t. It’ll be hard for me,” the animated executive told the Inquirer when asked about…
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