The 12 players who were tasked to carry the pride, the hope and the prayers of the entire basketball crazy nation on their shoulders have finally been named.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has formed arguably the tallest and the most talented Gilas roster ever assembled for the country’s goal of becoming the best placed Asian team to book a spot to next year’s Paris Olympics.
Gilas' biggest revelation AJ Edu and World Cup veterans June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar formed the tallest frontline in history of the national team with no players standing below 6-foot-9. Chris Newsome, who religiously attended every Gilas practice since the announcement of the pool was the final cut.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Gilas Pilipinas bows to Mexico in last tune-up before FIBA World Cup; Clarkson sits outJordan Clarkson misses action as Gilas Pilipinas closes out its three-game exhibition slate at home with a 1-2 record
Read more »
Clarkson banners Gilas Pilipinas' final lineup as 4 players cut for FIBA World CupNBA veteran Jordan Clarkson leads a Gilas Pilipinas squad composed of five FIBA World Cup returnees and seven first-timers
Read more »
Clarkson-less Gilas falls short in friendly vs MexicoA Jordan Clarkson-less Gilas Pilipinas closed its three-game friendly with a narrow 77-84 loss to Mexico on Monday night, August 21 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
Read more »
Clarkson sits as Mexico downs Gilas PilipinasGilas Pilipinas went without NBA star Jordan Clarkson against hot-shooting Mexico on Monday, Aug. 21, on the third and last of the Nationals’ preparatory friendlies leading up to the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and paid the price.
Read more »
Dominican Republic coach wary of Gilas due to Clarkson's presenceDominican Republic coach Nestor Garcia is not about to take Gilas Pilipinas lightly.
Read more »
'Underdog' Angola still a huge challenge for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World CupAngola, led by Atlanta Hawks center Bruno Fernando, aims to reassert its mastery over Gilas Pilipinas in the group stage of the FIBA World Cup
Read more »