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FIBA World Cup: Gilas blends well in scrimmage vs Meralco minus Blatche

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 15 09:46 PM

National team coach Yeng Guiao had to do with just one tune-up game before flying to Qatar on Saturday for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Ahead of tune-up, Gilas puts premium on defense

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 14 06:18 PM

The Philippine national team focused on their defensive schemes on Thursday morning at the Meralco Gym ahead of a crucial tune-up game. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Guiao to announce Gilas' final roster in Qatar

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 14 06:12 PM

National basketball team coach Yeng Guiao will announce the final roster of Gilas Pilipinas just days before they compete in Doha for the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: NLEX welcomes Andray Blatche to practice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 06 05:34 PM

Gilas Pilipinas center Andray Blatche took part in the practice of the NLEX Road Warriors on Wednesday morning, as he continued to learn the system of head coach Yeng Guiao. Read more »

FIBA World Cup qualifiers: Paul Lee will play through pain for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 11:46 PM

Just two nights after aggravating an injury to his right thumb, Magnolia guard Paul Lee participated in full contact practice with Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Lack of tune-ups worries Guiao ahead of last set of qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 06 12:21 AM

Yeng Guiao described not being able to find quality teams to scrimmage against as an issue that he's "very concerned" with. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Work continues for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 06:27 PM

The Philippine men's national basketball team plunged right back into action on Tuesday afternoon, with 12 players showing up to practice at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: SBP president confident with Blatche on board

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 06:29 PM

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio on Tuesday formally welcomed back Andray Blatche to the national team, with the two having a fruitful meeting at the Edsa Shangri-La Hotel. Read more »

Guiao, Gilas bracing for freezing temperatures in Kazakhstan

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 05 05:08 PM

When Gilas Pilipinas takes on Kazakhstan in a crucial FIBA qualifier on February 24, they will brace not just for the host country, but also for the freezing temperature in the capital city of Astana. Read more »

Guiao pleased with Blatche's conditioning: 'He's in very decent shape'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 11:23 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- It is no secret that Andray Blatche's conditioning is always a source of concern for Filipino basketball fans when it comes to the country's naturalized center. Read more »

Blatche quick to learn Guiao's system

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 10:31 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- Andray Blatche is doing all he can to learn the system of Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao during his brief stay in the Philippines. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Andray Blatche joins Gilas practice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 06:58 PM

The Philippine national team got a major boost on Monday evening after naturalized center Andray Blatche joined Gilas Pilipinas practice for the first time. Read more »

LOOK: Blatche back in Manila, as Gilas readies for World Cup qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 01 10:42 PM

Andray Blatche is ready to help a Gilas Pilipinas team desperate to win its remaining FIBA World Cup qualifying games. Read more »

Gilas veterans hail 'fearless' Thirdy Ravena

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 03:36 PM

After just a couple of practice with the national basketball team, Thirdy Ravena has earned the admiration of the Gilas Pilipinas veterans. Read more »

PBA: Almazan ready to return for Rain or Shine

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 03:19 PM

Rain or Shine center Raymond Almazan on Monday confirmed he has been given the green light to play by his doctor, after missing their first two games due to an ankle injury.  Read more »

Gilas making good progress, but remains pressed for time

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 11:48 AM

Gilas Pilipinas conducted its longest practice so far on Monday evening at the Meralco Gym, with head coach Yeng Guiao putting the team through its paces repeatedly.   Read more »

‘Just have faith’: Lamar Odom shares words of encouragement to Gilas

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 26 01:29 AM

What does a talented Gilas Pilipinas squad need to do to make its way back to the FIBA World Cup? Lamar Odom says it begins with players believing in themselves. Read more »

Thirdy a ‘backup option’ for Yeng Guiao, Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 25 07:23 AM

Thirdy Ravena's inclusion in the Gilas Pilipinas pool serves as insurance in case two of the team's veterans cannot play due to injury.   Read more »

Thirdy vows to fight for Gilas slot after unexpected call-up

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 25 12:44 PM

Thirdy Ravena has always dreamed of playing for the Philippine national team, but even he did not expect to receive a call-up this early. Read more »

Yeng Guiao preparing for Andray Blatche’s return to Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 01:58 AM

Guiao said after Thursday's practice that the team has begun to design plays for Blatche, who is set to arrive in Manila on February 1. Read more »