Tag: Pilipinas
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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Motivation high for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas
Tim Cone (second from left) gives out pointers to (from left) Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo while the women’s team trains in the background. —MARLO CUETO. Just days away from the Asian Games, Tim Cone can strike off a few things from his worry list. He already has a 12-man roster,…
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Gilas Pilipinas also opens tune-up game vs KBL team to fans
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a training session for the Asian Games. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—From practice to tune-up game, coach Tim Cone has no problems letting the public get a peek at Gilas Pilipinas’ preparations for the upcoming Asian Games. The men’s national team opened its joint training with Gilas Women on Thursday…
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National coach eyes versatile Gilas Pilipinas squad for Asian Games, seeks entry list change
Terrence Romeo (left) and Calvin Abueva are no strangers to the national program. —FIBA PHOTOS Twelve names, one alternate. Call it the Tim Cone dozen, the Gilas Pilipinas squad that will be sent to the 19th Asian Games (Asiad), who convened Monday morning at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. It is a team with very…
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Gilas Pilipinas earns ticket for Paris Olympics qualifiers – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles up during a game against South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup classification. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas is still in contention for the 2024 Paris Olympics as it earned a ticket to the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) after ending its Fiba World Cup with a 96-75 win over China…
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China not quitters, says Kyle Anderson as match vs Gilas Pilipinas looms – rezal404
China’s Kyle Anderson. –Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Kyle Anderson knows China will have its work cut out for itself when the Asian heavyweights chase their goals in the 2023 Fiba World Cup’s classification stage. Team Dragons’ 107-89 loss to Puerto Rico on Wednesday night sets up a clash with host Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round…
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