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Gilas Pilipinas lost to Georgia but Secures Semi-Finals of FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

July 4, 2024

The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, fell to Georgia in a close match during their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers game on Thursday. Despite the loss, Gilas secured their spot in the Semi-Finals round. Georgia needed a victory by at least 19 points to advance themselves.

Georgia came out strong in the first quarter, going on a dominant 16-0 run. Gilas clawed their way back, but Georgia still held a commanding 20-point lead (40-20) in the second quarter. However, Gilas refused to give up. They closed the gap with a 12-0 run before halftime and carried that momentum into the third quarter. With just 75 seconds remaining in the third period, Gilas even took their first lead of the game at 71-70.

Gilas Pilipinas trailed for most of the fourth. However, they kept the score close, forcing Georgia shot some “hail-mary” threes. Georgia even tried to extend the game to overtime but Goga Bitadze missed a put back on Philippines court, after Chris Newsome missed both of his free throw with just 2.8 seconds remaining in the game.

Just like their game against Latvia, Justin Brownless lead the team with 28 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Followed by Dwight Ramos and CJ Peres who scored 16 points and 14 points, respectively.

On Georgia’s side, even with their contribution, it was not enough for them to carry the team to the next stage of the tournament; Tornike Shengelia (17 points and 7 rebounds), Goga Bitadze (21 points and 9 rebounds), and Sandro Mamukelashvili (26 points and 7 rebounds).

Gilas Pilipinas will either play Brazil or Montenegro from GROUP B.

Gila Pilipinas upset Latvia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

July 3, 2024

The Philippines National Basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, kicked off their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament campaign in dramatic fashion with an upset victory over host nation Latvia on Wednesday. The final score: 89-80.

This is Philippines first win against a European team in an official FIBA competition since 1960, snapping a 64-year winless streak. The victory comes despite the absence of NBA player Jordan Clarkson, highlighting the depth and resilience of the Gilas Pilipinas squad.

Gilas Pilipinas started the game on an 8-0 run, then Latvia made a run at 21-16, but Gilas ended the 1st quarter on a 11-0 run punctuated by a clutch buzzer-beater by CJ Perez.

In the 2nd quarter, Latvia tried to make a run, but both teams managed to cancel each other out by scoring 22 points in the second period. In the second half, Latvia managed to make the game interesting by limiting Gilas to just 12 points in the final quarter. However, the 16-point lead that Gilas built in the first quarter proved too much for Latvia to overcome. The only consolation for the Latvian National Team is that they have already qualified for the semi-finals, unless Gilas wins by 28 points or more.

Justin Brownlee spearheaded Glias’ offense, scoring a game-high 26 points. He also contributed significantly with 9 rebounds and 9 assists, falling just one assist and rebound short of a coveted triple-double.

Brownlee received a lot help from Kai Sotto chipping-in 18 points and 8 rebounds, and 12 points from Dwight Ramos adding 12 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Gilas Head coach Tim Cone expressed surprise at the result, but hopes the team will use this momentum for the rest of the tournament.

Gilas next opponent is Georgia, and a win is crucial for Gilas to progress to the semi-finals and a step closer to qualify for the Paris Olympics.

Game highlights

Justin Brownlee cleared to join Gilas Pilipinas Men for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers

February 3, 2024

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) just announced the FIBA has cleared Justin Brownlee to play for Gilas Pilipinas Men in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. The basketball governing body also issued Brownlee a Notice of Charge carrying a proposed three (3) month Period of Ineligibility in relation to the anti-doping rule violation that occurred during the 19th Asian Games, which according to SBP retroactive.

Justin Brownlee will be the lone naturalized player for Gilas and will be joining 11 other cager for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers and the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament this July 2024.

Gilas, for their first two games for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, will face Hong Kong on February 22 at the Tsuen Wan Stadium and Chinese Taipei on February 25 at the PhilSports Arena and tickets for the home game are already available via smtickets.com.

Source: SBP

Gilas Pilipinas Overpowers Thailand in 19th Asian Games Men’s Basketball, Now up 2-0 in the Standings (87 – 72)

September 28, 2023

The Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, defeated Thailand 87-72 in their second group stage match of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on September 28, 2023.

Thailand had a good start leading as much as 10 pts with just 1:12 remaining in the period but Gilas went on a run to cut the lead to just 2 pts by the end of first quarter. They continued to dominate in the second quarter, specially in the defense, outscoring Thailand 21 to 13 to extend their lead to 41-35 at halftime.

Gilas Pilipinas continued their onslaught to build a 18 points lead in the third quarter, and despite the late run by Thailand, Gilas cruised to an easy victory in the end.

Justin Brownlee once again lead the team with 19 pts, 11 rebs with 3 assists and 4 steals. He was also 4-of-9 shooting from behind the arc. CJ Perez added 16 points, 7 rebs, 4 assist and 3 steals. Junmar Fajardo chipped in 9 pts, 6 rebs, with 2 assists and 1 block.

Thailand was led by Tyler Lamb and Frederick Lee Jones List, scoring 29 pts and 22 pts, respectively. No other Thailand player scored more than 6 pts, and the team only played 7 players.

This was Gilas Pilipinas’ second win in the Asian Games group stage and will look to finish the group stage undefeated when they face Jordan, who is also undefeated for an outright quarterfinal berth. The game against Jordan will on Saturday, Sept. 30th at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium.

The Scores:

  • Philippines 87 – Brownlee 22, Perez 16, Fajardo 9, Oftana 8, Thompson 7, Aguilar 6, Kouame 5, Newsome 5, Alas 3, Tolentino 3, Lassiter 3, Ross 0.
  • Thailand 72 – Lamb 29, Lish 22, Muangboon 6, Morgan 5, Jakrawan 4, Klahan 4, Klaewnarong 2, Towaroj 0, Boonserm 0, Jaisanuk 0.

Quarters: 20-22, 41-35, 68-50, 87-72.

SBP submits Gilas pool for the 5×5 and 3×3 SEA Games to POC

March 25, 2023

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) just submitted the lists of players for 5×5 basketball as well as the 3×3 basketball for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games to the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC).

The 5×5 Team

The 28-man pool for the Men’s basketball is lead by six-time PBA Most Valuable Player June Mar Fajardo and naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee, the team will be looking to regain its basketball dominance in the region after they lost to the Indonesians, the eventual gold medalist of the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi last year. The head coach will still be Chot Reyes, together with Fajardo and Pogoy, are part of the basketball contingent of last year’s 31st Southeast Asian Games.

The 28-man pool for the 5×5 mens basketball are the following;

  • June Mar Fajardo
  • Justin Brownlee
  • CJ Perez
  • Chris Ross
  • Marcio Lassiter
  • Japeth Aguilar
  • Earl Scottie Thompson
  • Jamie Malonzo
  • Christian Standhardiger
  • Stanley Pringle Jr.
  • Roger Pogoy
  • Calvin John Oftana
  • John Paul Erram
  • Michael Williams
  • Chris Newsome
  • Raymond Almazan
  • Norman Aaron Black
  • Arvin Tolentino
  • Kevin Louie Alas
  • Brandon Rosser
  • Deschon Winston
  • Karl Kevin Quiambao
  • Jerom Lastimosa
  • Mason Francis Amos
  • Benjamin Phillips III
  • Ariel John Edu
  • Michael Phillips
  • Jeremiah Gray

As for the women’s basketball team, they are looking to keep their dominance in the region under leadership of coach Pat Aquino. This year, the team are looking a three-peat in the SEA Games.

The 25-woman pool for the 5×5 womens basketball are;

  • Jack Danielle Animam
  • Afril Bernardino
  • Stefanie Ann Berberabe
  • Mikka Cacho
  • Clare Castro
  • France Mae Cabinbin
  • Ana Alicia Katrina Castillo
  • Camille Izabel Clarin
  • Monique Allison Del Carmen
  • Ella Patrice Fajardo
  • Katrina Guytingco
  • Marizze Andrea Tongco
  • Janine Pontejos
  • Angelica Marie Surada
  • Quinn Kacey Dela Rosa
  • Mai Loni Lashae’ Henson
  • Louna Ozar
  • Kristine Cayabyab
  • Aurea Day Marie Gingras
  • Kristan Geyl Yumul
  • Kennan Elizabeth Ka
  • Katelyn Bobadilla
  • Karl Ann Pingol
  • Sofia Isabella Roman
  • Jhazmin Joson

The 3×3 Team

The list of men and women 3×3 teams have also been submitted to the POC.

Coached by Lester Andrew del Rosario, men’s 3×3 squad are as follows; Almond Vosotros, Rodel Samboy De Leon, Brandon Matthew Bates, Jorey Napoles, Lervin Flores, Joseph Emmanuel Eriobu, Jeffrey Manday, Alfred Ryan Batino, Kakou Ange Frank Kouame, and Joseph Sedurifa.

As for the women’s 3×3 squad, which will be lead by coach Pat Aquino are; Jack Danielle Animam, Afril Bernardino, Ana Alicia Katrina Castillo, Quinn Kacey Dela Rosa, Janine Pontejos, Clare Castro, Kristine Cayabyab, and Mai Loni Leshae’ Henson. The 3×3 women’s team took home the gold medal in the 2019 SEA games held in Manila.

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