Cone: Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations reset after blowing 43-point lead

Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas anew in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Up by 43 with about seven minutes left in the ball game, naturalized ace Justin Brownlee checked in for Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday night against Chinese Taipei. The rest of the starters—Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Calvin Oftana and Scottie Thompson—followed shortly…

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Cone names intrepid 12 to make up long-term Gilas Pilipinas program

Tim Cone in his Asian Games victory ride. —PDI FILES The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expectedly made its announcement of appointing Tim Cone as the new man in charge of the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team program, a no-brainer considering the success he came up with when the Filipinos ended a 61-year wait…

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Time for step two for Gilas Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica Why read the analytical articles and thought pieces or listen to podcasts to understand how Gilas Pilipinas—barely having enough players and practice time together—delivered…

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China basketball fans pile in after latest loss to Gilas Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory as China team huddles after the men’s basketball semifinal in  the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG ) Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men’s national team on Thursday after China’s agonizing 77-76 defeat to Gilas Pilipinas in the…

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Gilas Pilipinas stays perfect after rout of Thailand

Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas past Thailand in the Asian Games basketball competition. –POOL Hurting and all, Justin Brownlee delivered a strong performance for the Philippines in the 19th Asian Games (Asiad) in Hangzhou, China. And Tim Cone knows exactly what’s pushing his go-to import for Barangay Ginebra in the continental showcase. “He is such…

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Gilas Pilipinas fends off Thailand to stay unbeaten in Asian Games

FILE–Justin Brownlee during Gilas’ open practice.—MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game in the third quarter and then kept it together down the stretch to escape Thailand, 87-72, for an unbeaten start in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Justin Brownlee and CJ Perez were big once again for the Philippines…

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Gilas Pilipinas in high-spirits, arrives in China for Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas huddles after beating Changwon in a tuneup game at PhilSports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net HANGZHOU, China – Gilas Pilipinas finally arrived for the 19th Asian Games, bearing with it a positive mindset despite facing tremendous adversities prior to its departure. Coach Tim Cone and his 12-man crew checked in at the Hangzhou International Airport Sunday…

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SCHEDULE: Gilas Pilipinas at Hangzhou Asian Games basketball

Joint practice between the Asian Games-bound Gilas men’s and women’s basketball team. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net The Gilas Pilipinas teams begin their 5×5 basketball campaigns at the Asian Games 2022 in 2023 starting September 26 in several venues in Hangzhou, China. In men’s basketball, 16 teams are divided into four groups of four. The men’s Gilas team,…

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Dwight Ramos reaffirms commitment to Gilas Pilipinas

Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos during the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — National team mainstay Dwight Ramos reiterated his long-term commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program. The 25-year-old Filipino-American guard, who is set to play his third season in Japan B.League, may be away from the country for the next several months, but…

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Gilas Pilipinas ‘muscle’ Ange Kouame back in harness

Ange Kouame (left) provides added size and a willingness to mix it up underneath the basket. —FIBA PHOTO He may be mentioned last among the country’s naturalized standouts, but that hasn’t given Ange Kouame any reason to be indifferent toward the national basketball program. Instead, the Ivory Coast native has always made himself available for…

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