Gilas Pilipinas Kicks Off FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Campaign Against Taiwan in Jeddah
Source: news.source.manilatimes
Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine men's basketball team, will commence its journey in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 against Taiwan on August 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The team, led by coach Tim Cone, is set to compete in Group D alongside New Zealand and Iraq, with their group stage matches scheduled through August 9. The tournament holds significant importance as the Philippines aims to reclaim the championship title last won in 1985.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas will start their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Taiwan on August 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The team is placed in Group D with New Zealand and Iraq.
Subsequent matches are scheduled against New Zealand on August 7 and Iraq on August 9.
The Philippines had mixed results against Taiwan and New Zealand in the qualifiers, with significant wins and losses.
The top team from each group advances directly to the quarterfinals, while second and third placers compete in a play-in for the remaining spots.
The tournament's final stages are set for August 13 to 17, with the Philippines eyeing their first title since 1985.
