Gilas Pilipinas Gears Up for Fiba Asia Cup with Tune-Up Against Jordan
Source: news.source.inquirer
Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippine national basketball team, will face Jordan in a tune-up game on August 2 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as part of their preparation for the Fiba Asia Cup. This match is scheduled just four days before their opening game against Chinese Taipei. The team, led by coach Tim Cone, has been undergoing preparations including film viewing and light workouts, with more players expected to join after the PBA Philippine Cup Finals conclude.
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Gilas Pilipinas will play a tune-up game against Jordan on August 2 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The match is part of their preparation for the Fiba Asia Cup, with their opening game against Chinese Taipei set for four days later.
Coach Tim Cone confirmed the friendly game during the launch of new Gilas uniforms designed by Adidas.
Gilas has started preparations with film viewing and light workouts at Upper Deck Sports Center in Ortigas.
More players like Justin Brownlee and AJ Edu have joined the team, with others expected to join post-PBA Finals.
