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After Gilas final 12 inclusion, Thirdy Ravena to make the most out of seniors debut
Gilas Pilipinas recently named their 12-man roster for their upcoming game against Qatar on February 21 (Feb 22, 12 midnight Manila Time) in the sixth window of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Naturalized big man Andray Blatche headlines the list, along with mainstays Gabe Norwood, Japeth Aguilar, Jayson Castro, and Troy Rosario. Completing the cast are Marcio Lassiter, Poy Erram, Scottie Thompson, Mark Barroca, Raymond Almazan, and Ateneo Blue Eagle Thirdy Ravena, the only amateur player to make the last cut.
Amid pressure, Gilas Pilipinas staying calm, confident for FIBA WC Qualifiers
Long-time Gilas Pilipinas member Gabe Norwood knows a thing or two about pressure, having been with a national squad since 2007 as an amateur in the Southeast Asian Games.
He has been to one of the biggest basketball stages, the FIBA Basketball World Cup in 2014 where he even left a lasting impression when he put Argentinian Luis Scola on a poster.
Gilas Pilipinas Roster vs Qatar – FIBA Qualifiers 6th Window
Gilas Pilipinas will face Qatar on February 21, 2019, 7pm (February 22, 12 midnight Manila Time) at the Al-Gharafa Sports Club Multi-Purpose Hall in Doha, Qatar in the 6th and final window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas Final 12 Roster vs Qatar
-Japeth Aguilar
-Mark Barroca
-Andray Blatche
Make or break: Gilas Pilipinas in uphill battle in for 2019 FIBA World Cup slot
An embattled Gilas Pilipinas will try to go all out for one of 14 remaining World Cup tickets when they play in the sixth and final window of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers this weekend.
After a disappointing fifth window last December which saw them lost back to back games in their home floor, the Philippines will have to sweep Qatar and Kazakhstan in their last two games to have a fighting chance for the World Cup in China later this year.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA Qualifiers Window 6
Gilas Pilipinas will face Qatar and Kazakhstan in window 6 or the final window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA Qualifiers Window 6
Japeth Aguilar
Raymond Almazan
Thirdy Ravena added to Gilas Pilipinas pool for FIBA Qualifiers
Thirdy Ravena joined Gilas Pilipinas practice last Jan 24 and will be part of the pool for the final FIBA Qualifiers window this February 2019.
Andray Blatche Stats for Tianjin Golden Lions
Andray Blatche is back in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and is currently playing for the Tianjin Golden Lions.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA Qualifiers Final Window
Gilas Pilipinas will face Qatar on February 21 and Kazakhstan on February 24, both games on the road in the 6th and final window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for FIBA Qualifiers Final Window
-Japeth Aguilar
-Raymond Almazan
-Mark Barroca