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[VIDEO] Scottie Thompson on crucial missed freethrows

Justin Brownlee-led Gilas Pilipinas comeback falls short vs Jordan

Gilas Pilipinas naturalized center Justin Brownlee in a Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers game at Philippine Arena. –FIBA PHOTO

Gilas Pilipinas naturalized center Justin Brownlee in a Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers game at Philippine Arena. –FIBA PHOTO

Gilas Pilipinas’ spirited comeback led by Justin Brownlee fell short as it bowed to Jordan, 91-90, to wrap up its Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers campaign on Monday at Philippine Arena.

The Filipinos rallied from 25 points down with Brownlee, who is playing just his second game for the national team, leading the way with 41 big points. But they couldn’t make their shots in the final minute and a half that could’ve given the home team the victory. FULL STORY

GILAS VS JORDAN QUARTERSCORES

FINAL SCORE: Jordan (91), Philippines (90)

PH sputters in the end, bows to Jordan, 91-90. Justin Brownlee finishes with 41 big points. Jamie Malonzo with 11, while Jordan Heading 9. Scottie Thompson also had 9, but muffed two late freebies that would’ve tied or even won the game. –DENISON DALUPANG

End of third quarter: Jordan (70) Philippines (64)

Gilas pulls within six. Justine Brownlee lifting Gilas with 29 points. –LANCE AGCAOILI

Halftime: Jordan (60), Philippines (41)

Freddy Ibrahim and Dar Tucker propelling Jordan with 16 and 13 points, respectively. Justin Brownlee leads Gilas with 12 points. Jamie Malonzo with 9 points. Dwight Ramos, Scottie Thompson, and Jordan Heading have 5 each. –LANCE AGCAOILI
End of first quarter: Jordan (33), Philippines (14)

Freddy Ibrahim leading Jordan with 10 points. Dar Tucker has 8 points. Jordan Heading leading Gilas with 5 markers.  –LANCE AGCAOILI

Game Schedule – February 27 (Monday)

6pm – Philippines vs Jordan
Philippine Arena, Bulacan

Gilas battles Jordan and shoots to finish qualifying campaign with a flourish

June Mar Fajardo (No. 15) will remain to be the only seasoned true center for Gilas against Jordan. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ

Its sizzling streak, its big win over an old tormentor and unselfish play that had its fans—and opposing coach—abuzz last Friday are all now things of the past as Gilas Pilipinas tries to put glittering finishing touches to its Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Asian Qualifiers campaign on Monday.

National coach Chot Reyes is wiping the slate clean ahead of the awaited clash at Philippine Arena where they host vengeful Jordan, which is high on a recent victory on the road that meant a free ride to the main event. FULL STORY

Kevin Quiambao replaces Calvin Oftana in Gilas Pilipinas roster vs Jordan

Kevin Quiambao gets another chance to showcase his wares for Gilas Pilipinas. –FIBA BASKETBALL

MANILA, Philippines–Barring any major change, the Philippines will be using nearly the same roster it used two nights ago when it shoots for a sweep of the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday.

Gilas Pilipinas, now just battling for pride and continued development, is set to bring in versatile forward Kevin Quiambao when it hosts Jordan 6 p.m. at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

The La Salle ace is replacing TNT standout Calvin Oftana. FULL STORY

Lebanon coach: Gilas Pilipinas played more as a team this time

Lebanon coach Jad El Hajj in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers vs Gilas Pilipinas. –FIBA PHOTO

Lebanon coach Jad El Hajj admitted that his team saw something in Gilas Pilipinas squad, this time led by new naturalized player Justin Brownlee, in their 107-96 loss in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Friday at Philippine Arena.

El Hajj observed how the Philippine team played unselfish basketball this time around, dishing out 31 assists in their game, led by Scottie Thompson’s six dimes as five Filipinos scored in double figures.

“Honestly, they played today as a team. They had more than 20 assists,” said the Lebanon coach. “The last time, they played more as individuals. Today, they shared the ball. They played more as a team. They deserve it.” FULL STORY

Jamie Malonzo feels right at home in front of appreciative Gilas crowd

Gilas Pilipinas’ Jamie Malonzo in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers game against Lebanon. –FIBA BASKETBALL

Jamie Malonzo felt at home at Philippine Arena as he put on a show in front of the 19,829 fans in Gilas Pilipinas’ 107-96 win over Lebanon in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers on Friday.

Last January 15, Malonzo helped Barangay Ginebra win the PBA Commissioner’s Cup crown by beating the Bay Area Dragons in Game 7, 114-99, before a record-breaking crowd of 54, 589 in Bocaue.

In his first Gilas game at the same venue, the 26-year-old winger picked up where he left off, delivering 15 points, five rebounds, three assists, and two blocks off the bench. FULL STORY

Jordan Heading says Gilas home crowd ‘everything I’ve dreamed of’

Jordan Heading (second from the left) at the Gilas Pilipinas bench. –FIBA BASKETBALL PHOTO

Another Jordan was big for Gilas Pilipinas on Friday night.

Filipino-Australian gunner Jordan Heading had 10 points in the Philippines’ 107-96 domination of Lebanon at the Philippine Arena here.

“We got that ball moving fast up and down, it was what we wanted when we started playing. It’s always fun to put up a lot of points on the board. It’s a little bit more exciting for the fans as well. Yeah, it’s just really fun being out there with the guys,” he told reporters shortly after the victory. FULL STORY

Mason Amos makes a splash in Gilas Pilipinas seniors’ debut

Gilas Pilipinas’ young addition Mason Amos makes good account of himself in his seniors’ debut. –FIBA BASKETBALL

Mason Amos made quite an introduction in his Gilas Pilipinas debut at the seniors’ level.

Making his debut in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, the 18-year-old big man showed maturity beyond years as the Philippines took down Lebanon, 107-96, on Friday at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.

Amos made the most of his eight-minute stint as he unleashed 13 points with a perfect 5-of-5 shooting and grabbed two rebounds, providing the spark from the bench. FULL STORY

[VIDEO] Mason Amos on his Gilas seniors’ debut

Gilas Pilipinas dominates Lebanon as Justin Brownlee makes stellar debut

Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized center Justin Brownlee makes a stellar Gilas Pilipinas debut. –FIBA BASKETBALL

BOCAUE — Playing splendidly on both ends all of Friday night, the Philippines clobbered Lebanon, 107-96, to win the first of its two home stands in Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Philippine Arena here.

Gilas Pilipinas used a pinpoint three-point shooting to set the tone early and then sustained its stingy play on defense the rest of the way to pull out a convincing win over an old tormentor enjoying a seven-game tear and also looking to end its campaign on a high note.

Naturalized player Justin Brownlee turned in a debut to remember with 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Teen Mason Amos was just as spectacular in his first game with the men’s team with 13 points. FULL STORY

Gilas Pilipinas vs Lebanon quarterscores

Final score: Philippines (107) Lebanon (96)

End of third: Philippines (82) Lebanon (64) 

Mason Amos scores 11 points in the quarter for Gilas Pilipinas. #FIBAWC

Halftime: Philippines (53) Lebanon (41)

Brownlee with 15 points, while Ray Parks Jr. and CJ Perez with 8 and 7 points, respectively.
Amir Saoud leads Lebanon with 17 points. –LANCE AGCAOILI

End of first quarter: Philippines (25) Lebanon (19)

Justin Brownlee leading the way so far with seven points in his first Gilas stint. –LANCE AGCAOILI

Gilas Pilipinas pre-game routine

Game Schedule – February 24 (Friday)

6pm – Philippines vs Lebanon
Philippine Arena, Bulacan

Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas roster for last Fiba qualifying window

Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized center Justin Brownlee. –SBP PHOTO

Gilas Pilipinas leans on familiarity and cohesion when it takes on streaking Lebanon this Friday in the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Naturalized player Justin Brownlee–to no one’s surprise–banners a cast that, according to a list obtained by the Inquirer on Thursday, will feature mostly fixtures of the national basketball program. FULL STORY

Schonny Winston using Gilas practices to ‘sharpen iron’

La Salle’s Schonny Winston. –UAAP PHOTO

Schonny Winston doesn’t want to get too caught up on the possibility of cracking Chot Reyes’ final roster for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

“I’m just taking it one thing at a time,” the former La Salle ace told the Inquirer while getting the tapes around his feet removed. “This is what’s in front of me so I’m just trying to enjoy the moment.” FULL STORY

Jordan Heading relishing Gilas return with SBP dispute behind

Jordan Heading. Photo from Fiba

Jordan Heading’s rift with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, without a doubt, is water under the bridge now.

No less than the Filipino-Aussie revealed that he was being eyed to backstop Gilas Pilipinas anew in the November leg of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers when the Philippines played Jordan and Saudi Arabia. FULL STORY

Gilas not lacking in talent even with injuries hitting shoo-ins

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes talks to Chris Newsome and Jordan Clarkson during a game against Saudi Arabia in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Fiba

Aside from home court edge and the debuting Justin Brownlee, national coach Chot Reyes is counting on the players’ familiarity with his system and whatever cohesion they have manufactured thus far when Gilas Pilipinas plunges into two Fiba World Cup qualifying games later this week.

“That has been the rationale for the entire program: You keep a core group together, players who have grown to know each other well and become familiar with our ways,” Reyes told the Inquirer. FULL STORY

Roger Pogoy out for Gilas in final Fiba window

Roger Pogoy. PBA IMAGES

Add another name to scratch from the Gilas Pilipinas roster that will take on two visiting nations in this week’s Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Roger Pogoy has ruled himself out of the home stands against Lebanon and Jordan after hurting his right ankle in the game against Meralco last Friday night. FULL STORY

Schonny Winston, Jordan Heading impress at Gilas camp

File- La Salle’s Schonny Winston. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net

Gilas Pilipinas is finding some sort of relief in its growing manpower woes with Jordan Heading and Schonny Winston around.

With Roger Pogoy out due to a bone bruise, national coach Chot Reyes said that the basketball program is finding solace in the two players’ recent showing in camp.

“We’ve been very impressed with how Jordan is playing. Not only him but Schonny Winston has been performing very well, too,” he told reporters shortly after the National Team’s practice at Meralco Gym on Monday evening. FULL STORY

Golden chance: Big teen Amos lays it all down chasing Gilas roster

Gilas Pilipinas big man Mason Amos during a game against Chinese Taipei. Photo by Fiba

Whether he cracks the Gilas Pilipinas roster or not, young big man Mason Amos is making the most out of the biggest opportunity of his young life so far.

“Whether I make the lineup or not, I’m just grateful for the opportunity,” the Filipino-Aussie told the Inquirer as he wiped off the sweat from his face after training.

“It’s something that you just don’t get often—or at all—especially at my age,” he went on. FULL STORY

VIDEO: Dwight Ramos on Gilas Pilipinas

Dwight Ramos hopes to get picked again for Gilas’ final Fiba window games

Gilas Pilipinas standout and Japanese B.League player Dwight Ramos. –INQUIRER

If Dwight Ramos makes it to the Gilas Pilipinas’ final cut for its last two games in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, he will be the only national team player to compete in all six windows.

Ramos, who arrived this week from Japan, said it’s always an honor to represent the national team. FULL STORY

Kelly Williams grateful for Gilas inclusion at 41: ‘It’s nice to be appreciated’

TNT veteran Kelly Williams is included in the latest Gilas Pilipinas roster. –PBA IMAGES

Kelly Williams is honored with his surprise inclusion to the Gilas Pilipinas pool following the absence of key frontline players for the sixth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers later this month.

“[Gilas coach] Chot [Reyes] knows that I’m always ready for him if he needs me,” Williams said after helping the TNT Tropang Giga pull off a 138-116 rout of the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. FULL STORY

Gilas’ lack of rim protection looms minus Kai Sotto, Japeth Aguilar in final Fiba window

Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Jordan in the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo by Fiba

Gilas Pilipinas resumed its preparations for the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday with clarity.

National coach Chot Reyes ruled out Japeth Aguilar and Kai Sotto in the two home stands that will be played at the cavernous Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. FULL STORY

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