Gilas Pilipinas aim for a perfect opening window against Guam in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas look to score a follow up victory just days after dealing Guam a 41-point beatdown in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas and Guam square off anew, this time with the Philippines as host to end the initial window of the World Cup Qualifiers.
The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym on Monday, Dec. 1.
In their first encounter, Gilas survived Jericho Cruz’s first quarter explosion before cruising to the 87-46 road win.
Coming off a bout with pneumonia, Justin Brownlee looked like he was in top form with 22 points, two rebounds, two assists, and a steal.
Dwight Ramos added 10 points six rebounds, three assists, two steals, and a block.
The two are expected to play the same major role when the Filipinos finish their home-and-away set against Guam.
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Like most sportswriters, Jan Ballesteros once dreamed of becoming a professional hooper. But he learned the hard way that it’s not for everyone.
He continues to be involved in the sport he loves, but this time as a member of the PBA Press Corps. Aside from primarily covering the PBA, he is also assigned to cover Gilas Pilipinas.