Category Archives: Gilas Pilipinas Men
Gilas Pilipinas falls short to Dominican Republic in historic FIBA WC opener
BOCAUE — Gilas Pilipinas put up a spirited effort but lost steam in the end to fall to Dominican Republic, 81-87 in a historic yet bittersweet FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 opener at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan.
Bannered by Minnesota Timberwolves all-star Karl-Anthony Towns who tallied 26 points and 10 rebounds, the Caribbean nation fought toe to toe against the World Cup co-hosts before pulling away in the fourth quarter with key baskets and stops.
Gilas Pilipinas Schedule for FIBA World Cup 2023
Gilas Pilipinas will face Dominican Republic, Angola and Italy in the Group Phase of the 2023 FIBA World Cup from August 25 to September 10, 2023.
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2023
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Player Roster for the 2023 FIBA World Cup
-Rhenz Abando
-Japeth Aguilar
-Jordan Clarkson
-AJ Edu
-June Mar Fajardo
-Jamie Malonzo
-CJ Perez
Watch: Dwight Ramos Gilas Pilipinas Highlights
Dwight Ramos averaged 12.4 points, 6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.1 steals in 10 games for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. His best game was against India scoring 21 points along with 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 4 steals.
Watch: Dwight Ramos Gilas Pilipinas Highlights Video
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Mexico in final tune-up game
Mexico defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 84-77 in their final tune-up game before the 2023 FIBA World Cup which starts this Friday, August 25 at the Philippine Arena. Scottie Thompson led Philippines in scoring with 14 points and also finished with 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Watch: Jamie Malonzo Gilas Pilipinas Highlights
Jamie Malonzo averaged 5.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 0.8 steals and 0.7 blocks in 6 games for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. His best game was against Lebanon scoring 15 points along with 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots.
Watch: Jamie Malonzo Gilas Pilipinas Highlights Video
Gilas Pilipinas lost to Montenegro by 15
Montenegro defeated Gilas Pilipinas, 102-87 in a tune-up game before the FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic led Montenegro with 18 points while Jordan Clarkson led Philippines in scoring with 27 points but committed 8 turnovers.
Gilas Pilipinas beat Ivory Coast by 23
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Ivory Coast, 85-62 in a tune-up game in preparation for the FIBA World Cup which starts next week. Jordan Clarkson and June Mar Fajardo led Philippines with 13 points each.