Gilas Pilipinas Seeks Pre-Tournament Friendly in Manila Before FIBA Asia Cup
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Gilas Pilipinas is planning to play a friendly match in Manila before departing for Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, in preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025. Coach Tim Cone mentioned the team's tight schedule, with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) season ending around July 27, leaving just a week for preparation. The friendly game is still uncertain, and the team is grouped with New Zealand, Taiwan, and Iraq in the tournament.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas aims to play a friendly game in Manila before the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
The team's preparation time is limited due to the PBA season ending on July 27.
No confirmation yet on the friendly game or the opponent.
Gilas Pilipinas is in Group D with New Zealand, Taiwan, and Iraq.
Kai Sotto will not be available for the FIBA Asia Cup.
The team had mixed results in the Asia Cup Qualifiers, with a notable win against New Zealand and losses to New Zealand and Taiwan.
