Category Archives: 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Yeng Guiao will coach Gilas Pilipinas in the next FIBA Qualifiers window

Yeng Guiao - Gilas Pilipinas - FIBA Qualifiers

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced the appointment of Yeng Guiao as Head Coach of Gilas Pilipinas in the next window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers this September.

Gilas Pilipinas FIBA Qualifiers 2nd Round Schedule

2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2nd Round will start on September 13 and will feature 3 window periods in Sep 2018, Nov/Dec 2018 and Feb 2019.

Gilas Pilipinas FIBA Qualifiers 2nd Round Schedule
Thursday, September 13 – Baluan Sholak Sport Palace, Almaty, Iran
Iran vs Gilas Pilipinas

10 Gilas Players, 2 Coaches suspended by FIBA

Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Brawl Sanctions

FIBA has issued sanctions on both Philippines and Australia regarding the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Boomers Brawl last July 2 at the Philippine Arena.

Philippines
For inciting unsportsmanlike behavior (in brackets the number of games of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers):

Joint Statement of SBP and Basketball of Australia

Joint Statement by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) and Basketball Australia (BA) on the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident last July 2.

Read Joint Statement of SBP and Basketball of Australia

Aguilar, Blatche, Castro release statements about Gilas vs Australia Incident

Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro posted statements in their respective Instagram accounts related to the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident.

Blatche said “Sorry to my Filipino family Australia my family back home and my son”, while Japeth was also apologetic to what happened against Australia. Castro also said “Gusto ko maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga bata, lalong lalo na sa mga anak ko at sisikapin kong hindi na maulit pa ang nangyari kagabi:

Official Statement of SBP regarding Gilas vs Australia Incident

Statement of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on the Incident During the Philippines vs Australia Game

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) apologizes to Filipino basketball fans and to the basketball community for the incident that occurred during last night’s game. As hosts, we regret having breached the bounds of traditional Filipino hospitality. As the national team representing flag and country, we likewise extend our apologies to the Filipino people.

Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Highlights – FIBA Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Australia by default, 89-53 at the Philippine Arena for the 3rd window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers held last July 2.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Highlights – FIBA Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Brawl Video

13 players were ejected after a brawl in the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia FIBA Qualifiers game. Read more at 9 Gilas Players, 4 Australians ejected in FIBA Qualifiers Game

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia Brawl Video