Asian Qualifiers FIBA World Cup 2019 - updates

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Gilas absorbs heartbreaker against Haddadi-less Iran

Dec 03, 2018 - 9:24 PM

The Philippines slips to 4th place with a 5-5 record in Group F of the World Cup qualifiers

TOPSCORER. Christian Standhardinger leads Gilas Pilipinas in scoring. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler


No Haddadi, Bahrami for Iran in clash vs Gilas

Dec 02, 2018 - 10:44 PM

The Filipinos may have just gained a perfect opportunity to get back on the winning track as Iran plays minus its top two stars

ABSENT. Hamed Haddadi and Nikkhah Bahrami will be missed by an Iranian side hoping to return to the winning track in the World Cup qualifiers. Photos from FIBA


Arwind Santos puts premium on defense in Gilas return

Dec 02, 2018 - 9:29 PM

Donning the national colors for the first time since 2009, the 37-year-old vows to apply everything he learned on the defensive end against Iran

VETERAN. Arwind Santos makes his return to the national team after a near-decade-long hiatus. Photo by Josh Albelda/Rappler


HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Iran - 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Dec 02, 2018 - 5:32 PM

Gilas Pilipinas can't afford another defeat against Iran after a surprising home loss to Kazakhstan

Standhardinger, Castro return to Gilas lineup vs Iran

Dec 02, 2018 - 3:55 PM

Four players from the Philippines' shock home loss to Kazakhstan are dropped

BACK AT IT. Christian Standhardinger will once again serve as the Filipinos' naturalized player against Iran. Photo from FIBA


Kazakh coach follows through in Gilas upset

Dec 01, 2018 - 12:45 PM

Promising a 'different game' after Kazakhstan absorbed a 37-point thrashing from the Philippines in the Asian Games, Renatas Kurilionokas keeps his word

CONFIDENT. Kazakhstan head coach Renatas Kurilionokas says 'we are winners' under the right circumstances. Photo from FIBA


Guiao 'not giving up' on Gilas' World Cup chances

Dec 01, 2018 - 1:57 AM

The Philippines' hunt for a World Cup berth just got tougher after a shocking home loss to Kazakhstan

MUST-WIN. Yeng Guiao wants Team Pilipinas to focus on its must-win assignment against Iran. Photo by Michael Gatpandan/Rappler


After Kazakh loss, Gilas can't carry negativity to crucial Iran game

Dec 01, 2018 - 12:19 AM

The Philippines can't afford another defeat after falling to a share of 3rd place with Japan in Group F of the World Cup qualifiers

BOUNCE BACK. June Mar Fajardo aches for a rebound win against Iran. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler


Gilas fails to defend homecourt vs Kazakhstan in World Cup qualifiers

Nov 30, 2018 - 9:23 PM

The Philippines falls to a share of 3rd place with Japan in Group F behind a 5-4 record

SCORING MACHINE. Stanley Pringle topscores for the Philippines. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Scottie Thompson hopes Ginebra's Never Say Die spirit rubs off on Gilas

Nov 30, 2018 - 1:56 PM

Four Gin Kings players will see action for the national team when it kicks off the fifth window of the World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan

FAMILIAR FACES. Scottie Thompson looks forward to sharing the floor with his Ginebra teammates. Photo from FIBA


Slaughter: Playing with Fajardo in Gilas a 'dream come true'

Nov 29, 2018 - 10:24 PM

Considered fierce rivals from the collegiate scene to the PBA, the two towering centers will play together for the Philippines for the first time

GIANTS. Greg Slaughter (right) and June Mar Fajardo will combine for Gilas Pilipinas' Twin Towers. Photos by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler (Fajardo) and Josh Albelda/Rappler (Slaughter)


Guiao: Gilas needs to go beyond size upgrade

Nov 29, 2018 - 8:37 PM

Gilas Pilipinas may have more big men at its disposal, but national coach Yeng Guiao says the team needs to raise its level of play

TOWERING. (From left) June Mar Fajardo, Greg Slaughter, Japeth Aguilar and Poy Erram will form Gilas Pilipinas' frontcourt against Kazakhstan. Photos by Josh Albelda (Fajardo and Slaughter), Czeasar Dancel (Aguilar) and FIBA (Erram)


HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Kazakhstan - 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Nov 29, 2018 - 5:15 PM

Team Pilipinas aims to bolster its chances for a World Cup berth against a Kazakhstan team it crushed in the Asian Games


Fajardo, Slaughter star in Gilas lineup vs Kazakhstan

Nov 28, 2018 - 6:11 PM

A towering Gilas Pilipinas squad will see action against Kazakhstan at the start of the fifth window of the World Cup qualifiers

GIANTS. June Mar Fajardo will form a formidable Gilas frontcourt with Greg Slaughter, Japeth Aguilar and Poy Erram. Photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler