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Gilas rises to no.37 in FIBA rankings ahead of Olympic qualifiers
Gilas rises to no.37 in FIBA rankings ahead of Olympic qualifiers
Rom Anzures,
ABS-CBN News
Published Mar 04, 2024 09:07 PM PHT
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos, Justin Brownlee, and Chris Newsome in their battle against Chinese Taipei in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Pasig City on February 25, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos, Justin Brownlee, and Chris Newsome in their battle against Chinese Taipei in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Pasig City on February 25, 2024. Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN NewsMANILA — Gilas Pilipinas moved up a spot in the latest FIBA Men’s World Ranking following their pair of victories in the 2025 Asia Cup Qualifiers.
MANILA — Gilas Pilipinas moved up a spot in the latest FIBA Men’s World Ranking following their pair of victories in the 2025 Asia Cup Qualifiers.
The Filipino cagers, alongside Korea, were the top nation in Asia to improve as they are now no.37 in the world. Our regional rival, meanwhile, is now at no.50.
The Filipino cagers, alongside Korea, were the top nation in Asia to improve as they are now no.37 in the world. Our regional rival, meanwhile, is now at no.50.
While this was a minimal move for the Tim Cone-led squad — much like their wins against Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei — it is vital in the Nationals’ long-term vision.
While this was a minimal move for the Tim Cone-led squad — much like their wins against Hong Kong and Chinese Taipei — it is vital in the Nationals’ long-term vision.
“This 2-0 start is great, but it’s still a baby step,” said Cone following their 53-point drubbing of Chinese Taipei last February 25 at the PhilSports Arena.
“This 2-0 start is great, but it’s still a baby step,” said Cone following their 53-point drubbing of Chinese Taipei last February 25 at the PhilSports Arena.
What they are eyeing, bared by the Barangay Ginebra mentor, is to make ‘bigger strides’ as they hope to make some noise in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
What they are eyeing, bared by the Barangay Ginebra mentor, is to make ‘bigger strides’ as they hope to make some noise in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July.
“We need to make a lot more bigger strides as we go as the next game we play is Latvia, which is top eight. We got Latvia and Georgia coming up. So can we get to that level?”
“We need to make a lot more bigger strides as we go as the next game we play is Latvia, which is top eight. We got Latvia and Georgia coming up. So can we get to that level?”
To prepare for these games against the world’s no.6 and 23, the two-time PBA Grand Slam tactician revealed that they will be up for a set for friendlies against teams from Europe.
To prepare for these games against the world’s no.6 and 23, the two-time PBA Grand Slam tactician revealed that they will be up for a set for friendlies against teams from Europe.
“We’ve got some invitations from Lithuania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, we’re gonna work our way through those, and then see what we can do,” he said.
“We’ve got some invitations from Lithuania, Slovenia, and the Czech Republic, we’re gonna work our way through those, and then see what we can do,” he said.
But for now, Cone, as well as his players, are doing their responsibilities in their respective squads and leagues.
But for now, Cone, as well as his players, are doing their responsibilities in their respective squads and leagues.
The team is expected to reunite in late June to start their camp for the July OQT.
The team is expected to reunite in late June to start their camp for the July OQT.
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