Tag: Pilipinas
Jordan Clarkson excited to play for Gilas Pilipinas in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas player Jordan Clarkson. –Jalin Morgan / Instagram.com/donthypeme MANILA, Philippines—Utah Jazz standout Jordan Clarkson is excited to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup, which tips off Friday. But Clarkson isn’t in town to just have some fun–he’s determined to get some wins too with the Philippines too. “What’s up Jazz…
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Montenegro teaches Gilas Pilipinas a lesson on what happens after the slightest letdown – rezal404
A lot will be riding on June Mar Fajardo (No. 15) and the Gilas Pilipinas bigs. —FIBA A few days before the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup kicks off, Chot Reyes and Gilas Pilipinas got a feel of what competition in the tournament would feel like. “This game really made us feel that we’re…
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Nikola Vucevic’s Montenegro, Gilas Pilipinas clash in Fiba World Cup friendly – rezal404
Montenegro team has arrive in Manila for the Fiba World Cup. MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas braces for its friendly against two-time NBA All-Star Nikola Vucevic and Montenegro on Sunday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. After beating Ivory Coast, 85-62, with Jordan Clarkson leading the collective effort on Friday evening, Gilas coach Chot Reyes…
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‘Complete’ Gilas Pilipinas faces Ivory Coast in tune-up ahead of World Cup – rezal404
Delegation from Ivory Coast arrives in the Philippines ahead of the Fiba World Cup. –FIBB PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas battles Ivory Coast on Friday night in a friendly that could pretty much provide a glimpse of the final roster that will play in the Fiba World Cup. The Elephants—ranked 42nd in the global standings—will test national…
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Gilas Pilipinas routs Ivory Coast in friendly match before Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ June Mar Fajardo—CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ŽALDARIS Gilas Pilipinas, now playing at full strength, took down visiting Ivory Coast on Friday night, 85-62, in the first of its final three tune-up games geared towards the Fiba World Cup. June Mar Fajardo was big in a third-quarter pull-away with his strong play rubbing off on the…
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Gilas Pilipinas sets World Cup and Olympic bids in motion – rezal404
—FIBA.BASKETBALL Scottie Thompson and Kai Sotto are back in harness and Gilas Pilipinas is finally at full strength. But national coach Chot Reyes is well aware that the returning pair have some catching up to do if the Philippines wants to achieve its goal in the Fiba World Cup: Win the two games that could…
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Filipinas drop by Gilas Pilipinas training – rezal404
The Philippine women’s football and men’s basketball teams. –SBP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—From one world competitor to another, the Filipinas paid a visit during one of Gilas Pilipinas’ training sessions ahead of the Fiba World Cup. In a tweet sent out by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, members of the Philippine national women’s football team were…
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Gilas Pilipinas to name Final 12 on eve of Fiba World Cup opener – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is in no rush to name the Final 12 for the Fiba World Cup as the “15-strong” roster continues to prepare for the global meet that starts in two weeks. Reyes is expected…
Read More PBA vows continued support for Gilas Pilipinas program beyond Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANILA, Philippines —PBA promises to continue supporting Gilas Pilipinas even after the Fiba World Cup 2023 in Manila from August 25 to September 10. The league reiterated its support of the Philippine men’s basketball team program for the Asian…
Read More Gilas Pilipinas wraps up China stint by beating Iran anew – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas during a game against Senegal in China. Photo from K Channy’s Instagram MANiLA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas smoothened the gaps in its game when it mattered most to pull off a 63-48 victory over Iran in the Heyuan WUS International Basketball Tournament in Heyuan, China, on Monday night. Kiefer Ravena helped Gilas go…
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