Gilas Pilipinas Faces Tough Road in Fiba Asia Cup with New Zealand and Chinese-Taipei
Source: news.source.inquirer
Gilas Pilipinas has been drawn into a challenging Group D alongside New Zealand and Chinese-Taipei for the upcoming Fiba Asia Cup in August. Despite recent losses to these teams in the qualifiers, coach Tim Cone remains optimistic and eager to prepare the team. The absence of key player Kai Sotto due to knee surgery and the ongoing doping issue with Justin Brownlee add complexity to Gilas' preparation for the tournament, which they last won 40 years ago.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas is grouped with New Zealand and Chinese-Taipei in Group D for the Fiba Asia Cup.
The team previously lost to both New Zealand and Chinese-Taipei during the qualifiers.
Coach Tim Cone expresses readiness to prepare the team for the tournament despite challenges.
Key player Kai Sotto will miss the tournament due to knee surgery recovery.
The doping situation with Justin Brownlee remains unresolved, adding to team's challenges.
The last Philippine win in the Fiba Asia Cup was 40 years ago.
