Category Archives: 2019 FIBA World Cup

Serbian coach says Gilas Pilipinas lacks quality, criticizes World Cup format

Serbian head coach Sasha Djordjevic did not sugarcoat when asked about his opinion on the Philippine national team after cruising with a 126-67 in the 2019 FIBA World Cup.

“What can I say, a tough loss is a tough loss. It depends on how you are going to react,” Djordjevic said. “We respect each and every player and we play the hardest we can. I think you showed some talent and quickness, but obviously you’re lacking quality.”

Watch: CJ Perez Highlights vs Italy/Serbia

CJ Perez currently with an average of 15.5 points per game in his 1st 2 games of the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Perez scored 15 points for Gilas Pilipinas against Italy and 16 against Serbia.

Watch: CJ Perez Highlights vs Italy/Serbia

Gilas World Cup improvement always a long term solution, says Guiao

After both Serbia and Italy humiliated Gilas Pilipinas in back to back encounters to open the group stages of the 2019 FIBA World Cup, head coach Yeng Guiao pointed out the difference in competing in the Asian level and the international level.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Schedule

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Schedule

Day 4 of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on September 3, 2019 happening in Dongguan, Nanjing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. No game for Gilas Pilipinas while Team USA goes for their 2nd straight win as they go up against Turkey.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 4 Game Schedule
Dongguan (Dongguan Basketball Center)
3:30pm – Australia vs Senegal
7:30pm – Lithuania vs Canada

Serbia’s Marjanovic praise Gilas Pilipinas for being ‘good team’

Boban Marjanovic and Nikola Jokic

After a crushing 126-67 win over Gilas Pilipinas in the 2019 FIBA World Cup group stage, Serbian big man Boban Marjanovic still left praise for the Philippine national basketball team.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 3 Game Results

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 3 Game Results

Day 3 Results for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup held last September 2, 2019 in Foshan, Beijing, Wuhan and Guangzhou. All Asian teams (Philippines, Korea, Iran and China) lost in the 3rd day of the FIBA World Cup.

2019 FIBA World Cup Day 3 Game Results
Foshan (Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena)
Italy defeated Angola, 92-61

Serbia defeated Philippines, 126-67

FIBA World Cup: Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia Full Game Video

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia in their 2nd game of the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China.

Watch FIBA World Cup: Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia Full Game Video

Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia FIBA World Cup Highlights

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Serbia by 59 points in their 2nd game in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in Foshan, China. CJ Perez with 16 points while Paul Lee scored 15 for Philippines.

Watch Gilas Pilipinas vs Serbia FIBA World Cup Highlights