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Gilas Goes All-Filipino Without Brownlee vs Jordan, Iran

Sean CelisAugust 25, 2026

Tim Cone Searches for Answers After Gilas Loses Key Creator Gilas Pilipinas will face Jordan and Iran without Justin Brownlee, forcing Tim Cone to reshape his rotation for two important home qualifiers. His absence removes the national team’s established late-game creator while increasing responsibility across an all-Filipino roster. Brownlee Absence Forces Major Gilas Adjustment Paige...

Gilas Final 12 Still Unsettled for FIBA Qualifiers

Editorial StaffAugust 25, 2026

Jordan and Iran Games Create Key Selection Challenge For Gilas Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone will wait until the mandatory coaches’ meeting before finalizing his twelve-man roster for the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers against Jordan and Iran. The decision gives the coaching staff additional time to evaluate player health, lineup combinations, and...

Gilas Boys Fall to Chinese Taipei, Finish U18 Eighth

Kenzo BolañosAugust 24, 2026

Quarterfinal Appearance Highlights Gilas Boys’ Continental Journey Gilas Pilipinas Boys closed their FIBA U18 Asia Cup campaign in eighth place after Chinese Taipei rallied for an 89-78 victory. The Philippines finished 3-4 in Ahmedabad, losing its final three games after reaching the quarterfinal stage of the continental championship. Gilas Boys Surrender Early Lead Against Chinese...

Gilas Youth Falls to Japan, Eyes Seventh at U18 Asia Cup

Kenzo BolañosAugust 23, 2026

Philippines Faces Final Classification Test After Japan Defeat Gilas Pilipinas Youth absorbed another difficult FIBA U18 Asia Cup result, losing 80-75 against Japan during classification play. The Philippines now has one remaining opportunity to secure seventh place after consecutive defeats ended its championship ambitions in India. Japan Hands Gilas Youth Another Classification Defeat Rommel Fuertes...

Gilas Boys Fall to China in FIBA U18 Asia Cup Quarters

Kenzo BolañosAugust 22, 2026

Unbeaten China Proves Too Strong for Gilas U18 Campaign Gilas Pilipinas Boys saw their FIBA U18 Asia Cup championship hopes end after unbeaten China controlled their high-scoring quarterfinal matchup. The Philippines now enters classification play, shifting attention toward securing its strongest possible finish while gaining valuable international experience. China’s First-Quarter Burst Puts Gilas Boys in...

Strong Group Beats Jordan to Finish Fifth in Jones Cup

Kenzo BolañosAugust 22, 2026

Defending Champions End Jones Cup Campaign with Victory Strong Group-Pilipinas defeated Jordan, 96-91, securing fifth place while completing its William Jones Cup campaign with six consecutive victories. The result capped a remarkable recovery after an opening defeat ultimately complicated the two-time defending champion’s three-peat pursuit. Strong Group Pulls Away From Jordan in Fourth Quarter Paolo...

Gilas Women Face Hard Lessons After Canada Blowout

Kenzo BolañosAugust 21, 2026

Elite Competition Reveals Growth Areas for Gilas Women Gilas Pilipinas Women absorbed another painful defeat as Canada exposed the remaining gaps between the Filipinas and elite international opposition. The loss dropped Gilas to 0-2 in Guadalajara, ending its advancement hopes while leaving one final assignment against Senegal. Canada Overwhelms Gilas Women With Size and Early...

Strong Group Ousted Despite Stellar 5-1 Jones Cup Record

Kenzo BolañosAugust 21, 2026

William Jones Cup Format Changes Stop Strong Group’s Historic Chase Strong Group-Pilipinas completed Group A with five victories, yet its pursuit of a third consecutive William Jones Cup championship ended early. The defending champions closed with a 117-74 demolition of Chinese Taipei Blue, but the qualification format ultimately ended their title defense. Strong Group Falls...

Vanessa de Jesus Rues Gilas Women Collapse vs Mexico

Kenzo BolañosAugust 20, 2026

Second-Half Struggles Become Focus After Mexico Defeat Gilas Pilipinas Women controlled Mexico early before a damaging second-half collapse turned their FIBA Pre-OQT opener into a 61-58 defeat. Vanessa de Jesus identified Gilas’ post-halftime approach as the major concern after the Philippines surrendered a commanding 15-point advantage. Gilas Women Lose Control After Dominant First Half Luisa...

Strong Group Routs Wonju DB in Jones Cup Revenge Win

Kenzo BolañosAugust 20, 2026

South Korea Rematch Produces Strong Group’s Biggest Victory Strong Group-Pilipinas turned its worst Jones Cup result into its strongest response, crushing Wonju DB Promy, 113-87, in Taiwan. The defending champions improved to 3-1, keeping their semifinal hopes and pursuit of a third consecutive Jones Cup championship alive. Strong Group Flips 31-Point Loss Into Dominant Victory...

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Gilas Goes All-Filipino Without Brownlee vs Jordan, Iran

Gilas Final 12 Still Unsettled for FIBA Qualifiers

Gilas Boys Fall to Chinese Taipei, Finish U18 Eighth

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