SJ Belangel banked home a game-winning triple as Gilas Pilipinas stunned Korea, 81-78 Wednesday in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window in Pampanga, Philippines.
Guam completed its two-game sweep of Hong Kong after a convincing 112-66 win on Tuesday at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers 3rd window in Amman, Jordan.
Gilas Pilipinas has unveiled its roster for its upcoming June 16 clash against Korea in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window to be played in the Clark, Pampanga bubble here.
FIBA’s decision to merge Asia and Oceania for future continental competitions has benefited not only regional powerhouse teams Australia and New Zealand, but also the small island of Guam, whose basketball team is looking to make its mark.
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Young Filipino center Kai Sotto is part of the Gilas Pilipinas contingent that arrived Sunday at the Clark bubble ahead of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window to be played here starting on June 16.
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized center Angelo Kouame has been eyed by Milwaukee Bucks scouts, according to team program director Tab Baldwin.
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Filipino international prospect Kai Sotto may be part of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, as well as future, Gilas Pilipinas roster according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Gilas Pilipinas will not be fielding any pros when it competes in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament and FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in June, according to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)
This comes after a COVID-19 outbreak happened in Qatar, which was set to host a bubble before a last-minute change.
“I’m heading home soon.” These were the words uttered by Filipino NBA aspirant Kai Sotto in his instagram post Wednesday, confirming that he will play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers February window next month.
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