Mason Amos makes a splash in Gilas Pilipinas seniors’ debut
Gilas Pilipinas’ young addition Mason Amos makes good account of himself in his seniors’ debut. –FIBA BASKETBALL
Mason Amos made quite an introduction in his Gilas Pilipinas debut at the seniors’ level.
Making his debut in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, the 18-year-old big man showed maturity beyond years as the Philippines took down Lebanon, 107-96, on Friday at Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan.
Amos made the most of his eight-minute stint as he unleashed 13 points with a perfect 5-of-5 shooting and grabbed two rebounds, providing the spark from the bench. FULL STORY
[VIDEO] Mason Amos on his Gilas seniors’ debut
WATCH: Mason Amos on his Gilas debut. | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/89xoUc5nc1
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Gilas Pilipinas dominates Lebanon as Justin Brownlee makes stellar debut
Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized center Justin Brownlee makes a stellar Gilas Pilipinas debut. –FIBA BASKETBALL
BOCAUE — Playing splendidly on both ends all of Friday night, the Philippines clobbered Lebanon, 107-96, to win the first of its two home stands in Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Philippine Arena here.
Gilas Pilipinas used a pinpoint three-point shooting to set the tone early and then sustained its stingy play on defense the rest of the way to pull out a convincing win over an old tormentor enjoying a seven-game tear and also looking to end its campaign on a high note.
Naturalized player Justin Brownlee turned in a debut to remember with 17 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Teen Mason Amos was just as spectacular in his first game with the men’s team with 13 points. FULL STORY
Gilas Pilipinas vs Lebanon quarterscores
Final score: Philippines (107) Lebanon (96)
Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas drain 17 3s — with 9 hitting at least one triple — en route to a dominant showing vs. Lebanon at home 🔥#FIBAWC x #WinForPilipinas 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/HnPoU4Ddbr
— FIBA Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) February 24, 2023
End of third: Philippines (82) Lebanon (64)
Mason Amos scores 11 points in the quarter for Gilas Pilipinas. #FIBAWC
Let him cook! 👨🍳
The debuting Mason Amos caught fire and strung together 11 points in the third 🔥#FIBAWC x #WinForPilipinas 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/Itbq9f8z6w
— FIBA Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) February 24, 2023
Halftime: Philippines (53) Lebanon (41)
Brownlee with 15 points, while Ray Parks Jr. and CJ Perez with 8 and 7 points, respectively.
Amir Saoud leads Lebanon with 17 points. –LANCE AGCAOILI
Justin Brownlee caught them napping — twice! 💤#FIBAWC x #WinForPilipinas 🇵🇭 pic.twitter.com/bjGC8FB1EK
— FIBA Basketball World Cup (@FIBAWC) February 24, 2023
End of first quarter: Philippines (25) Lebanon (19)
Justin Brownlee leading the way so far with seven points in his first Gilas stint. –LANCE AGCAOILI
Gilas Pilipinas pre-game routine
Gilas starters: June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee, CJ Perez, Dwight Ramos, and Scottie Thompson. #FIBAWC | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/9D5f7fvBBU
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Crowd favorites Dwight Ramos and Justin Brownlee drawing loud cheers during the player introductions. #FIBAWC | @sonrdINQ pic.twitter.com/lCxwnAwLAJ
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Naturalized player Justin Brownlee looking sharp in Pilipinas Blue. He is making his debut in this match. #FIBAWC #FIBAWCQ | @sonrdINQ pic.twitter.com/TT1h9dXBsY
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WATCH: Fans entering the Philippine Arena before the Gilas Pilipinas-Lebanon game. #FIBAWC2023 | @LanceAgcaoilINQ pic.twitter.com/ASlmBURkIJ
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Game Schedule – February 24 (Friday)
6pm – Philippines vs Lebanon
Philippine Arena, Bulacan
Here is the official lineup for our game against Lebanon tomorrow.
The holiday announcement came just in time. Make sure to show your support for Gilas by watching their match LIVE at the Philippine Arena! Buy your tickets via https://t.co/JxztzgiJiJ or any SM outlet nationwide. pic.twitter.com/UClq7RssGh
— SBP (@officialSBPinc) February 23, 2023
Justin Brownlee leads Gilas Pilipinas roster for last Fiba qualifying window
Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized center Justin Brownlee. –SBP PHOTO
Gilas Pilipinas leans on familiarity and cohesion when it takes on streaking Lebanon this Friday in the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Naturalized player Justin Brownlee–to no one’s surprise–banners a cast that, according to a list obtained by the Inquirer on Thursday, will feature mostly fixtures of the national basketball program. FULL STORY
Schonny Winston using Gilas practices to ‘sharpen iron’
La Salle’s Schonny Winston. –UAAP PHOTO
Schonny Winston doesn’t want to get too caught up on the possibility of cracking Chot Reyes’ final roster for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
“I’m just taking it one thing at a time,” the former La Salle ace told the Inquirer while getting the tapes around his feet removed. “This is what’s in front of me so I’m just trying to enjoy the moment.” FULL STORY
Jordan Heading relishing Gilas return with SBP dispute behind
Jordan Heading. Photo from Fiba
Jordan Heading’s rift with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, without a doubt, is water under the bridge now.
No less than the Filipino-Aussie revealed that he was being eyed to backstop Gilas Pilipinas anew in the November leg of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers when the Philippines played Jordan and Saudi Arabia. FULL STORY
Gilas not lacking in talent even with injuries hitting shoo-ins
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes talks to Chris Newsome and Jordan Clarkson during a game against Saudi Arabia in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers at Mall of Asia Arena. Photo by Fiba
Aside from home court edge and the debuting Justin Brownlee, national coach Chot Reyes is counting on the players’ familiarity with his system and whatever cohesion they have manufactured thus far when Gilas Pilipinas plunges into two Fiba World Cup qualifying games later this week.
“That has been the rationale for the entire program: You keep a core group together, players who have grown to know each other well and become familiar with our ways,” Reyes told the Inquirer. FULL STORY
Roger Pogoy out for Gilas in final Fiba window
Roger Pogoy. PBA IMAGES
Add another name to scratch from the Gilas Pilipinas roster that will take on two visiting nations in this week’s Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Roger Pogoy has ruled himself out of the home stands against Lebanon and Jordan after hurting his right ankle in the game against Meralco last Friday night. FULL STORY
Schonny Winston, Jordan Heading impress at Gilas camp
File- La Salle’s Schonny Winston. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net
Gilas Pilipinas is finding some sort of relief in its growing manpower woes with Jordan Heading and Schonny Winston around.
With Roger Pogoy out due to a bone bruise, national coach Chot Reyes said that the basketball program is finding solace in the two players’ recent showing in camp.
“We’ve been very impressed with how Jordan is playing. Not only him but Schonny Winston has been performing very well, too,” he told reporters shortly after the National Team’s practice at Meralco Gym on Monday evening. FULL STORY
Golden chance: Big teen Amos lays it all down chasing Gilas roster
Gilas Pilipinas big man Mason Amos during a game against Chinese Taipei. Photo by Fiba
Whether he cracks the Gilas Pilipinas roster or not, young big man Mason Amos is making the most out of the biggest opportunity of his young life so far.
“Whether I make the lineup or not, I’m just grateful for the opportunity,” the Filipino-Aussie told the Inquirer as he wiped off the sweat from his face after training.
“It’s something that you just don’t get often—or at all—especially at my age,” he went on. FULL STORY
VIDEO: Dwight Ramos on Gilas Pilipinas
Dwight Ramos, who is watching the PVL game of his girlfriend, Kianna Dy, shares his preparation with Gilas Pilipinas for its last two games in the #FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers.
Posted by Inquirer Sports on Thursday, February 16, 2023
Dwight Ramos hopes to get picked again for Gilas’ final Fiba window games
Gilas Pilipinas standout and Japanese B.League player Dwight Ramos. –INQUIRER
If Dwight Ramos makes it to the Gilas Pilipinas’ final cut for its last two games in the Fiba World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers, he will be the only national team player to compete in all six windows.
Ramos, who arrived this week from Japan, said it’s always an honor to represent the national team. FULL STORY
Kelly Williams grateful for Gilas inclusion at 41: ‘It’s nice to be appreciated’
TNT veteran Kelly Williams is included in the latest Gilas Pilipinas roster. –PBA IMAGES
Kelly Williams is honored with his surprise inclusion to the Gilas Pilipinas pool following the absence of key frontline players for the sixth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers later this month.
“[Gilas coach] Chot [Reyes] knows that I’m always ready for him if he needs me,” Williams said after helping the TNT Tropang Giga pull off a 138-116 rout of the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA Governors’ Cup on Wednesday at Mall of Asia Arena. FULL STORY
Gilas’ lack of rim protection looms minus Kai Sotto, Japeth Aguilar in final Fiba window
Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto during a game against Jordan in the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo by Fiba
Gilas Pilipinas resumed its preparations for the sixth and final window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday with clarity.
National coach Chot Reyes ruled out Japeth Aguilar and Kai Sotto in the two home stands that will be played at the cavernous Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. FULL STORY
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