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Gilas Pilipinas 2013 FIBA Asia Championship Preliminary Round Schedule

27th FIBA Asia Championship
Manila, Philippines
August 1-11, 2013

Game 1: Philippines vs Saudi Arabia
Thursday, Aug 1, 8:30pm, Mall of Asia Arena
RSVP Here: Facebook Event Page of Philippines vs Saudi Arabia – https://www.facebook.com/events/143034702570550/

Game 2: Philippines vs Jordan
Friday, Aug 2, 8:30pm, Mall of Asia Arena
RSVP Here: Facebook Event Page of Philippines vs Jordan – https://www.facebook.com/events/582782538438541/

Game 3: Philippines vs Chinese-Taipei
Saturday, Aug 3, 8:30pm, Mall of Asia Arena
RSVP Here: Facebook Event Page of Philippines vs Chinese-Taipei – https://www.facebook.com/events/142374375969340/

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FIBA Asia Game Tickets Now available at smtickets.com

One PBA Player per team on Gilas Pilipinas

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Board has approved to lend at least 1 PBA player per team for the Gilas Pilipinas National Basketball Team that will compete in the FIBA Asia Championship this August 2013. The only sure player for that team is Naturalized-player, Marcus Douthit. But it is still the decision of Coach Chot Reyes who will make the final lineup.

Who should be included in the Gilas Pilipinas 12-man lineup?

PBA Teams – Unofficial Candidates
Air 21 – Nino Canaleta, Noy Baclao or Mike Cortez
Alaska – Calvin Abueva, Sonny Thoss, Cyrus Baguio or JV Casio
Barako – Mick Pennisi, Sean Anthony or Doug Kramer
Ginebra – LA Tenorio, Mac Baracael or Mark Caguiao
Globalport – Gary David or Willie Miller
Meralco – Mac Cardona, Ronjay Buenafe, Cliff Hodge or JR Reyes
Petron – Arwind Santos, Junmar Fajardo, Jay Washington, Marcio Lassiter, Chris Lutz or Alex Cabagnot
Rain or Shine – Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, Chris Tiu or Gabe Norwood
San Mig Coffee – James Yap, Peter June Simon, Yancy de Ocampo, Mark Barroca or Marc Pingris
Talk N Text – Jimmy Alapag, Kelly Williams, Ryan Reyes, Larry Fonacier, Jared Dillinger, Ranidel de Ocampo or Jayson Castro

From Smart Gilas Cadet Pool – Greg Slaughter, Garvo Lanete, Kevin Alas

Marcus Douthit to play in the PBA

Marcus Douthit

Naturalized player Marcus Douthit might play in the PBA again as an Import in the 2nd conference where there is no height limit. According to reports, Talk N Text and Alaska are interested in his services after Air 21 released his rights.

But right now, Douthit will lead the Smart Gilas team composed mostly of Cadet players in the Dubai Invitational starting January 10, 2013. More info about the Smart Gilas Dubai Invitational

FIBA Asia Championship 2013

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27th FIBA Asia Championship
August 1-11, 2013
Manila, Philippines
(Top 3 teams will qualify for the 2014 FIBA World Cup in Spain)

Host: Philippines
Main Venue: Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay City
Secondary Venue: Ninoy Aquino Stadium

Group Brackets: 4 groups with 4 teams each

Smart Gilas Cadets

After announcing the Smart Gilas Pool from the PBA, the coaching staff will now pick from the collegiate ranks and top amateur basketball players which will be called the Smart Gilas Cadets.

As of now the list is still being finalized but it was reported that Fil-Ams Cliff Hodge and Chris Ellis who participated in the Sinag Pilipinas team for the SEA Games will not join the PBA draft but will be part of the Smart Gilas Cadet pool.

Next Tournament for Smart Gilas 2 will be SEABA Tournament.

Smart Gilas vs NBA Pictures

Pictures from the Smart Ultimate All-Star Weekend (From: smartgilaspilipinas.com)
Smart Gilas vs NBA All-Stars

Kobe Bryant vs Japeth Aguilar
Kobe Bryant vs Japeth Aguilar

Kevin Durant vs Kelly Williams
Kevin Durant vs Kelly Williams

Kobe Bryant vs Chris Tiu
Kobe Bryant vs Chris Tiu

More pics at Smart Gilas vs NBA Photos

Next for Smart Gilas, Jones Cup

2011 William Jones Cup invitational Tournament
August 6-14, 2011
Sinjhuang Stadium, New Taipei City

Participating Teams:
-Iran
-Japan
-Jordan
-Korea
-Malaysia
-Philippines (Smart Gilas)
-South Africa
-Taiwan
-United Arab Emirates

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FIBA Asia Champions Cup Teams

22nd FIBA-Asia Champions Cup
May 26-June 5, 2011
Philsports Arena, Pasig

PARTICIPATING TEAMS
GROUP A
-Jordan (ASU)
-Malaysia (WKL DRAGONS)
-Iraq (DUHOK)
-Saudi Arabia (AL ITTIHAD)
-Philippines (SMART GILAS)

GROUP B
-Lebanon (AL RIYADI)
-Qatar (AL RAYYAN)
-U.A.E. (AL SHABAB)
-I.R. Iran (MAHRAM)
-Syria (AL JALAA)