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Gilas Pilipinas is going to the FIBA World Cup after beating Kazakhstan & Lebanon lost to Korea

Andray Blatche vs Kazakhstan

Gilas Pilipinas is going to the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China after beating Kazakhstan, 93-75 on the road and also Lebanon lost to South Korea, 84-72 in the final day of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Gilas Pilipinas beat Qatar by 38 led by Blatche

Andray Blatche vs Qatar

Gilas Pilipinas defeated Qatar, 84-46 on the road to stay alive for a slot in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Andray Blatche led Philippines with 17 points along with 15 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks in his return to Gilas after his suspension due to the Gilas-Australia brawl.

Gilas Pilipinas Jersey Promo

Support Gilas Pilipinas in the last window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Qatar on February 21, 12 midnight and vs Kazakhstan on February 24, 10:30pm.

Get a chance to win a Jayson Castro Gilas Pilipinas Jersey or a June Mar Fajardo Gilas Pilipinas Jersey. Special Thanks to Smart Communications.

Promo Period: February 21-26, 2019

Winners:
Jayson Castro William Gilas Pilipinas Jersey
-John Greson Tupaz
-Maria Theresa Pregonero
-Duanne Sarabia

June Mar Fajardo Gilas Pilipinas Jersey
-Erickson Martin
-Samantha Balondo
-John Jacob Amil

Prizes:
-One (1) Jayson Castro William Gilas Pilipinas Jersey (3 winners)
-One (1) June Mar Fajardo Gilas Pilipinas Jersey (3 winners)

FIBA WC: Iran fourth quarter surge sends Gilas to heartbreaking loss

Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran

Mohammad Jamshidi and Behnam Yakchali joined hands to lead Iran in a big fourth quarter comeback to stun Gilas Pilipinas anew, 78-70 in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers fifth window on Monday, December 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Playing without the presence of veteran stars Hamed Haddadi and Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, Jamshidi and Yakchali carried the load for the Iranians.

FIBA WC: Returning Castro, Rosario ready for vital roles vs Iran

Troy Rosario and Jayson Castro

After finally finishing serving their suspensions, Gilas Pilipinas mainstays Jayson Castro and Troy Rosario will be seeing action for the national team in an all-important affair against Iran on Monday, December 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Standhardinger hopes to be in top shape for Gilas against Iran

Christian Standhardinger vs Iran

Fil-German big man Christian Standhardinger leads four changes in the Gilas Pilipinas roster for their virtual must-win game against Iran in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers fifth window on Monday, December 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena.

Standhardinger will replace Stanley Pringle, who scored 29 points in a gallant loss to Kazakhstan last Friday, in the naturalized player spot.

With their suspensions done, Jayson Castro William and Troy Rosario will rejoin the national squad too. Arwind Santos will make his Gilas debut.

Gilas Pilipinas lost first tune-up game against Jordan

Gilas Pilipinas lost to Jordan, 98-92 in their 1st tune-up game in preparation for the 5th window of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Christian Standhardinger led Philippines with 21 points.

Aguilar, Blatche, Castro release statements about Gilas vs Australia Incident

Gilas Pilipinas players Japeth Aguilar, Andray Blatche and Jayson Castro posted statements in their respective Instagram accounts related to the Gilas Pilipinas vs Australia incident.

Blatche said “Sorry to my Filipino family Australia my family back home and my son”, while Japeth was also apologetic to what happened against Australia. Castro also said “Gusto ko maging mabuting halimbawa sa mga bata, lalong lalo na sa mga anak ko at sisikapin kong hindi na maulit pa ang nangyari kagabi: