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National Program Splits Squads for Dual International Campaigns
The Gilas Pilipinas Under-23 3x3 program has finalized its lineups and called up reinforcements as it prepares to compete across two major international assignments: the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup in Wuhan, China, and the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
To navigate the overlapping schedules and maximize competitive depth, the national federation has assembled distinct rosters for both tournaments, balancing seasoned youth standouts with fresh national team call-ups.
Tyler and Ozar Bolster FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup Campaign
For the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 World Cup, running from Wednesday to Sunday in Wuhan, both the men’s and women’s squads feature key additions.
Ateneo residency big man Malcolm Tyler has received his maiden national team call-up. The 6-foot-10 center joins Cabs Cabonilas, Earl Medina, and Jedric Daa, reuniting three members of the squad that secured the Nations League SEA Conference title.
The Gilas U23 men face a demanding pool schedule in Wuhan, opening on Wednesday against New Zealand and Spain before concluding preliminary round action against Egypt and Latvia on Friday.
On the women's side, Louna Ozar transitions to the 3x3 half-court setup after representing the senior national 5-on-5 team at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup Pre-Qualifying Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Ozar joins a battle-tested core of Marielle Vingno, Jam Meniano, and Elaine Patio, all of whom featured for Gilas Girls in the Nations League.
The women's squad opens its World Cup pool phase on Tuesday against France and Italy, followed by fixtures against Egypt and host nation China on Thursday.
Rosters Set for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya
Parallel to the World Cup campaign, the Philippine program has locked in its 3x3 delegations for the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
The men’s quartet features UAAP standout Nic Cabañero alongside Luis Pablo, Doy Dungo, and Koji Buenaflor. Gilas has been slotted into Pool play against Mongolia, Kazakhstan, and Sri Lanka.
The women's Asian Games roster will be anchored by UAAP Most Valuable Player Kacey Dela Rosa, teamed alongside Kennan Ka, Amyah Espanol, and Victoria Pasilang. The squad will contest its pool stage against Mongolia, Malaysia, and Macau.
