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Bambol Tolentino Questions Roster Depth and Naturalized Player Absences After Gilas Pilipinas Exits Asian Games
Philippine Olympic Committee president Bambol Tolentino questioned the absence of naturalized players following Gilas Pilipinas' 105-61 defeat to China at the 2026 Asian Games. The loss relegated the Philippines to a ninth-place finish, ending their title defense in Aichi.
5 Oct 2026
5 Oct 2026
Tim Cone Laments Split-Squad Reality as Gilas Pilipinas Suffers Historic Asian Games Exit
Gilas Pilipinas finished ninth at the 20th Asian Games, marking the country's worst result at the event after an all-PBA squad was eliminated in the group phase. Head coach Tim Cone reflected on the split-squad gamble, emphasizing that the team cannot excel in international meets without its premier overseas and naturalized talent.
5 Oct 2026
Gilas Youth 3x3 Names Rosters for FIBA U23 World Cup and Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas Under-23 has split its 3x3 rosters to compete simultaneously at the FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup in Wuhan and the 20th Asian Games in Nagoya. Malcolm Tyler and Louna Ozar headline the additions to the World Cup squads, while collegiate standouts lead the Asian Games contingents.
5 Oct 2026
Willie Marcial Pleads for Mercy as China Blowout Dumps Gilas Out of Asian Games
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial has appealed for public understanding after Gilas Pilipinas suffered a 105-61 drubbing against China at the 2026 Asian Games. The 44-point blowout eliminated the Philippines from title contention and resulted in a program-worst ninth-place finish.
4 Oct 2026
Gilas Women Face Uphill Battle in FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup After Opening Losses to France, Italy
Gilas Pilipinas Women opened their FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup campaign with losses to France (21-4) and Italy (19-9) in Wuhan, China. The results place the Philippines at 0-2 at the bottom of Pool A heading into Thursday's must-win matches against Egypt and China.
4 Oct 2026
Australia Overwhelms Gilas Girls 102-47 in FIBA U18 Asia Cup Opener
Australia dominated Gilas Pilipinas Girls 102-47 in the opening game of the FIBA Under-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Malaysia. Australia capitalized on a 60-20 rebounding edge and 28 Philippine turnovers to cruise to victory behind Sophie Anderson's 18 points. Gilas will look to bounce back against Korea on Monday.
4 Oct 2026
Gilas Women Overcome Size Disadvantage to Rout Kazakhstan 86-58 in Asian Games Opener
Gilas Pilipinas Women opened their 20th Asian Games campaign with a commanding 86-58 victory over Kazakhstan at Aichi International Arena. Led by Elizabeth Means and Stefanie Berberabe, the Philippines forced 34 turnovers and overcame a distinct height disadvantage to take early control of Group B.
3 Oct 2026
Zaydhen Rosano Shines in NU Win over Ateneo Before Jetting Off to FIBA U18 Asia Cup
Zaydhen Rosano posted 13 points and five assists to help the NU Lady Bulldogs beat Ateneo 87-77 in UAAP Season 89. Immediately after the match, the 17-year-old departed for Malaysia to represent Gilas Pilipinas Women in the FIBA U18 Asia Cup.
3 Oct 2026
Elizabeth Means Shines in 5-on-5 Debut as Gilas Women Dismantle Kazakhstan 86-58 at Asian Games
Elizabeth Means starred with 23 points and eight steals as Gilas Pilipinas Women opened their Asian Games campaign with an 86-58 rout of Kazakhstan. The 23-year-old seamlessly adjusted from 3x3 to full-court action to give the Philippines a 1-0 record in Pool B.
3 Oct 2026
Gilas Boys Bow Out Winless at FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup
The Philippines finished its FIBA 3x3 U23 World Cup campaign winless after Friday defeats to Egypt (21-16) and Latvia (21-11) in Wuhan, China. Fielding an under-21 roster, the Gilas Boys gained valuable international experience against top-tier competition before the program turns its focus to the 20th Asian Games.
2 Oct 2026
Gilas Women Pull Away Late Against Hong Kong to Reach Asian Games Quarterfinals
Gilas Pilipinas Women clinched a spot in the 20th Asian Games quarterfinals with a 90-73 victory over Hong Kong at the Aichi International Arena. Stefanie Berberabe scored 21 points and Afril Bernardino added a 17-point double-double to lead a decisive fourth-quarter run.
2 Oct 2026
Gilas Women Eye Group B Sweep as BT Toews Takes on Familiar Japan at Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas Women head coach BT Toews prepares to face Japan at the 20th Asian Games after spending 35 years in the country. With a quarterfinal berth already secured following a 90-73 win over Hong Kong, the Philippines battles the hosts for the Group B sweep.