Gilas Pilipinas Youth Aims for Asia Cup Berth with UAAP Stars Leading Charge
Source: news.source.inquirer
The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team, featuring standout players from UAAP high schools, is set to compete in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers in Pampanga. Led by coaches LA Tenorio, Gabe Norwood, and Richard del Rosario, the team is not only focused on qualifying for the Asia Cup but also on developing a pathway aligned with the senior national team. They open their campaign against Vietnam on Saturday.
Key Points
Gilas Pilipinas Youth team is competing in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup Seaba Qualifiers.
The team is coached by LA Tenorio, Gabe Norwood, and Richard del Rosario, with a focus on development aligned with the senior national team.
The roster includes notable UAAP high school players from University of the East, Far Eastern University-Diliman, University of Santo Tomas, and others.
The team's first match is against Vietnam, with further games against Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
The goal is to secure one of two slots for the Asia Cup to be held in Mongolia.
