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FIBA World Cup veterans Aguilar, Lee to bank on experience, guide newcomers
With less than a week to go before the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, Gilas Pilipinas this time will be able to bank on not just talent and chemistry, but also experience.
The national team announced the final 12 line-up for this year’s edition of the Worlds, and almost half of the roster have had prior World Cup experience.
Gilas Pilipinas: Blatche, Norwood, Lee headline FIBA World Cup Final 12
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas have released the FIBA World Cup final 12 roster of the Gilas Pilipinas men’s national team on Sunday.
Headlining the 12-man line-up are five veterans of the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain: Andray Blatche, Japeth Aguilar, Paul Lee, June Mar Fajardo, and Gabe Norwood.
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2019
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster for FIBA World Cup 2019
-Japeth Aguilar
-Raymond Almazan
-Mark Barroca
-Andray Blatche
Gilas Pilipinas can’t rely on Blatche alone for scoring, says Norwood
Even if Andray Blatche had a near triple-double of 19 points, 18 rebounds, and 9 assists in a remarkable do-it-all performance in Gilas Pilipinas’ 92-83 tune-up win over Australian Club team Adelaide 36ers, many other players stepped up for the national team.
A total of five players finished in double-digit scoring for the nationals, as they continue preparing for the 2019 FIBA World Cup which tips off in just a week’s time.
Kiefer Ravena is back after end of FIBA Suspension
After an 18-month suspension, Kiefer Ravena will get to play basketball again and will play for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2nd tune-up game against the Adelaide 36ers of Australia tonight, August 25 at the Meralco Gym.
Gilas Pilipinas Women take home Bronze Medal in FIBA 3×3 U18
Congratulations to our Gilas Pilipinas Women as they beat China, 14-11 for the battle for 3rd place and will take home the Bronze Medal in the 2019 FIBA 3×3 U18 Asia Cup.
Injured Lassiter ‘confident’ in Bolick, Perez for FIBA World Cup
Although Gilas Pilipinas wing man Marcio Lassiter has officially been ruled out by head coach Yeng Guiao for the 2019 FIBA World Cup, the sharpshooter has full confidence in the team’s other players.
Guiao told media on Friday after Gilas’ 92-83 win over Australian side Adelaide 36ers that Lassiter will not be healthy enough to make the final cut.
Blatche has near triple-double as Gilas edges Australia’s Adelaide 36ers
Andray Blatche had an impressive near triple-double performance while Roger Pogoy came up with big shots as Gilas Pilipinas upended Australian club team Adelaide 36ers, 92-83 Friday night at the Meralco Gym in Ortigas.