Gilas Pilipinas Kicks Off FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Campaign Against Taiwan in Jeddah
Source: news.source.manilatimes
The Philippine men's basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, will commence its journey in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 against Taiwan on August 6, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The team, led by coach Tim Cone, is grouped in D alongside New Zealand and Iraq. Gilas has had mixed results in the qualifiers, defeating New Zealand at home but losing on the road, and experiencing both a significant victory and defeat against Taiwan. The tournament progresses with the top teams from each group advancing to the quarterfinals, with the championship game set for August 17.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas starts its FIBA Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Taiwan on August 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The Philippines is in Group D with New Zealand and Iraq.
Gilas has had mixed results against Taiwan and New Zealand in the qualifiers.
The top team from each group advances directly to the quarterfinals, with second and third placers competing in a play-in for the last quarterfinal spots.
The championship game is scheduled for August 17.
The Philippines last won the FIBA Asia Cup in 1985.
