WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign for a spot in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup resumes as the Filipino cagers return to action in the third and final window of the qualifiers in Doha, Qatar.
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LATEST UPDATES
PH takes over FIBA qualifier hosting anew after Qatar cancellation
The Philippines will host the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers after all. It’s just a matter of when.
FIBA announced late Friday, February 12 that the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will host two groups barely a day after Qatar pulled out of hosting the third window due to its rising coronavirus cases.
FIBA qualifiers in Qatar canceled due to COVID-19
Gilas Pilipinas’ campaign in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers will not push through as scheduled.
Kai Sotto starts quarantine, but work continues
Rest is for the weary for Kai Sotto as he immediately goes back to work on the first day of his quarantine in the Philippines.
Kai Sotto will put to test the improvements he gained while training in the United States as he reinforces Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers. https://t.co/y8BWwSIc3a
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) February 3, 2021
SBP advises public to ‘take it easy’ on pressuring Kai Sotto
"He’s improved a lot for sure, but he’s also just 18 years old," says Al Panlilio, president of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. https://t.co/jnzkCgFn8M
— Rappler Sports (@RapplerSports) February 2, 2021
Questions arise as Kai Sotto joins Gilas Pilipinas
Kai Sotto is set to make his keenly awaited debut for Gilas Pilipinas in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 Qualifiers in Doha, Qatar.
However, there are concerns how his decision to play for the national team in the qualifiers will affect his stint for Team Ignite, with the 7-foot-3 big man expected to miss several games in the upcoming NBA G League season.
What do you think of the youth-laden Gilas squad?
Ikaw, ano masasabi mo sa Gilas Pilipinas cadets?
🇵🇭 @officialSBPinc at the #FIBAAsiaCup 2021 Qualifiers
— FIBA Asia Cup (@FIBAAsiaCup) November 30, 2020
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what do you think of this young core? 🤔https://t.co/iUm5DLaGXs