Gilas Pilipinas to re-host FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers after Qatar backs out
This comes after a COVID-19 outbreak happened in Qatar, which was set to host a bubble before a last-minute change.
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Kai Sotto rejoining Team Ignite after Gilas pull-out
![Kai Sotto [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/kai-sotto-400x200.jpg)
Kai Sotto has pulled out of Gilas Pilipinas, and is set to fly back to the United States in hopes of making it back on time.
Quo Vadis, Philippine Basketball?
![PH National Team that won the bronze in 1954 World Basketball in Rio de Janeiro. [Henry Liao photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/144429345_221818172990075_1891445414791191084_n-400x200.jpg)
According to the famous historian and National Artist awardee Nick Joaquin, basketball was introduced to Filipinos within the historic walls of Intramuros, Manila. Unclear, however, is the exact date of the first basketball game ever played on Philippine soil.
SBP cancels PH FIBA Asia Cup 3rd window hosting
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) cancelled the nation’s hosting the 3rd window for Groups A and C of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers this coming February, citing travel ban as the primary reason.
Gilas Pilipinas: Kai Sotto to play in February FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers window
“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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