LIVE UPDATES: Gilas Pilipinas’ Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers Window 6

Game Schedule – February 24 (Friday)

6pm – Philippines vs Lebanon
Philippine Arena, Bulacan

Here is the official lineup for our game against Lebanon tomorrow.

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Justin Brownlee leads the Gilas Pilipinas roster for the final Fiba qualifying window

Gilas Pilipinas relied on familiarity and cohesion as they took on streaking Lebanon in the sixth and final of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Naturalized player Justin Brownlee–no surprise–banners that, according to a list obtained by the Inquirer on Thursday, will feature most of the national basketball program’s games. FULL STORY

Schonny Winston uses Gilas practice to ‘sharpen his iron’

Schonny Winston doesn’t want to get too caught up in the possibility of ruining Chot Reyes’ final roster for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

“I’m just taking it one at a time,” the former La Salle ace told the Inquirer as he took the tape off his leg. “That’s what’s in front of me so I’m just trying to enjoy the moment.” FULL STORY

Jordan Heading relishing Gilas back with the SBP dispute behind him

Jordan Heading’s rift with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is, without a doubt, now water under the bridge.

No less than the Filipino-Aussie revealed that he is eyeing to backstop Gilas Pilipinas in the November leg of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers when the Philippines play Jordan and Saudi Arabia. FULL STORY

Gilas is not lacking in talent despite the injuries that hit

Apart from the home side and debutant Justin Brownlee, national coach Chot Reyes believes that the players are familiar with the system and any cohesion that has been created so far as Gilas Pilipinas enter the two Fiba World Cup qualifiers this week.

“That has been evident for the whole program: You keep the core group together, the players who have grown to know each other well and become familiar with our method,” Reyes told the Inquirer. FULL STORY

Roger Pogoy is out for Gilas in the last Fiba window

Adding another name to scratch from the Gilas Pilipinas roster that will take on two visiting nations in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers this week.

Roger Pogoy has ruled himself out of the home stands against Lebanon and Jordan after injuring his right ankle in the game against Meralco last Friday night. FULL STORY

Schonny Winston, Jordan Heading impressed in Gilas camp

Gilas Pilipinas found some relief in their growing manpower problems with Jordan Heading and Schonny Winston.

With Roger Pogoy out with a bone injury, national coach Chot Reyes said the basketball program found solace in the performances of both players in camp.

“We have been very impressed with how Jordan has played. Not only him, but Schonny Winston has also done very well,” he told reporters shortly after the National Team’s practice at the Meralco Gym on Monday afternoon. FULL STORY

Golden opportunity: Amos big teenager chasing Gilas roster

Whether he cracks the Gilas Pilipinas roster or not, young big man Mason Amos is making the most of the biggest opportunity of his youth so far.

“Whether I make the lineup or not, I’m just thankful for the opportunity,” the Filipino-Aussie told the Inquirer as he wiped sweat from his face after practice.

“It’s something that you just don’t get often-or at all-especially at your age,” he continued. FULL STORY

VIDEO: Dwight Ramos in Gilas Pilipinas

Dwight Ramos hopes to be selected again for Gilas’ final game of the Fiba window

If Dwight Ramos makes it to Gilas Pilipinas’ final two matches in the 2023 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, he will be the only national team player to compete in all six windows.

Ramos, who arrived this week from Japan, said it was an honor to represent the national team. FULL STORY

Kelly Williams is grateful for Gilas being included at the age of 41: ‘It’s good to be appreciated’

Kelly Williams was honored with a surprise entry into the Gilas Pilipinas pool following the absence of key forwards for the sixth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers this month.

“[Gilas coach] Chot [Reyes] know that I’m always ready for them if they need me,” Williams said after helping TNT Tropang Giga beat Blackwater Bossing 138-116 in the PBA Governor’s Cup on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. FULL STORY

Gilas’ lack of rim protection was seen minus Kai Sotto, Japeth Aguilar in the last Fiba window

Gilas Pilipinas continues its preparations for the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday in full swing.

National coach Chot Reyes eliminated Japeth Aguilar and Kai Sotto in the two home stands that will be played at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. FULL STORY

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