As the only team to have stolen a win in Jordan’s home court, Gilas Pilipinas expects the visiting foes to come out pumped to even things up. FIBAWC
MANILA, Philippines – Riding the wave of a four-game winning streak, Gilas Pilipinas hopes to carry the momentum as it winds down its campaign on Monday, February 27, against Jordan in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Head coach and former national team captain Wesam Al-Sous brought in the big guns for this last FIBA window to ensure that Jordan does not blow its two chances to qualify. Prior to Friday’s games, Jordan was the only team to have beaten Lebanon, winning at home over the Cedars, 74-63, on February 24, 2022. Jordan also defeated last November the Tall Blacks of New Zealand, 92-75.
Manning the slot for Jordan is EuroLeague veteran, 7-foot Turkish-Jordanian Ahmet Duverioglu, also known as Ahmad Al Dwairi who is posting 12.8 points and 9.8 rebounds in the qualifiers.
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