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Ex-Gilas stalwarts de Ocampo, Norwood impressed by current national team roster
Gilas Pilipinas walked away as the victors of the 2017 SEABA Championships in Manila after a dominant 97-64 win over Indonesia on Thursday, May 18 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, in the process stamping their class as the undisputed kings of the Southeast Asian region.
There to witness Gilas celebrate another SEABA title are former national team members Ranidel de Ocampo and Gabe Norwood, who took the time to visit Gilas’ dugout before the match started.
Gilas dominates Indonesia to sweep 2017 SEABA, barge into 2017 FIBA Asia Cup
Indonesia was in the game, until they weren’t.
Gilas Pilipinas stamped their class in the Southeast Asian region after a decisive 97-64 win over Indonesia in the final game day of the 2017 SEABA Championships on Thursday, May 18 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Veterans Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro anchored the squad with Blatche’s 21 points and 10 rebounds leading the way. He shot 7-of-12 from the field and made four triples. Castro added 14 points, seven rebounds, and five assists while hitting two from the outside.
Indonesia SEABA 2017 Player Roster
Gilas Pilipinas will face Indonesia today, May 18, 7pm in Day 7 of the 2017 SEABA Championship at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Indonesia Player Roster for 2017 SEABA Championship
-Difta PRATAMA (27, 6’2”)
-Hardianus LAKUDU (25, 5’10”)
-Arki WISNU (29, 6’3”)
Consistency of shooters Maliksi, Wright are the keys against Indonesia, says Reyes
Only 40 basketball minutes separate Gilas Pilipinas from getting into the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualification process which begins in November this year.
Gilas defeated Vietnam, 107-52 in the 2017 SEABA Championships in Manila last Wednesday to remain unbeaten in the tournament and set up a virtual title match against Indonesia on Thursday, May 18.
As Johnson, Wisnu finally make debuts, Indonesia to have no fear vs Gilas
Indonesian head coach Wahyu Widayat Jati said his team will do their best when they collide with Gilas Pilipinas in the 2017 SEABA Championships in Manila later May 18.
“Honestly, it’s hard to beat the Philippines. But at least we will try. We won’t give up. We will try our best tomorrow,” the mentor said.
Indonesia finally played in full-strength on Wednesday, May 17 as they routed Myanmar, 123-50. The game saw naturalized forward Jamarr Johnson and Indonesian-American Arki Wisnu finally see action for the Indonesians.
Gilas a win away from World Cup qualification process after beating Vietnam
Gilas Pilipinas trounced Vietnam, 107-52 on Wednesday, May 17 in the 2017 SEABA Championships at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City to move a step away from the qualification process for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
Matthew Wright’s 19 points on five triples led five players in double-digits for Gilas, which shall now face likewise undefeated Indonesia in the final day of the tournament tomorrow, May 18.
Jamarr Johnson and Arki Wisnu made their debut for Indonesia
Naturalized player of Indonesia Jamarr Johnson and Indonesian-American Arki Wisnu made their 2017 SEABA Championship debut against Myanmar. Jamarr Johnson with 17 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block and Arki Wisnu scored 7 points and was perfect from the field (3/3 FGs) in a big win by Indonesia against Myanmar, 123-50.
Vietnam SEABA 2017 Player Roster
Gilas Pilipinas will face Vietname today, May 17, 7pm in Day 6 of the 2017 SEABA Championship at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Vietnam Player Roster for 2017 SEABA Championship
#5 Quang Trung To
#7 Huynh Hai Nguyen
#8 Vu Linh Tran