Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos within the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup.–FIBA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines—Coach Tim Cone is sticking with the identical group that went to battle against Chinese Taipei when Gilas Pilipinas faces Recent Zealand of their last game of the Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers Sunday.
On the eve of Gilas’ clash with the Kiwis, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced that there will probably be no changes within the lineup.
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“Gilas Pilipinas will keep the identical 12 as they battle the Recent Zealand Tall Blacks for the highest spot in Group B,” wrote the SBP in an Instagram post.
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Even with fatigue notwithstanding, loads will probably be expected of naturalized forward Justin Brownlee, who finished with 39 points in a 91-84 loss to Chinese Taipei at Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium on Thursday.
The Philippines may also proceed to lean on Dwight Ramos, who led all locals with 15 points and five rebounds against Taipei.
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AJ Edu also stepped up for Gilas, posting 10 points and 6 rebounds with fellow big man Kai Sotto out after undergoing knee surgery.
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Gilas will still have the services of San Miguel stars June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez and the Ginebra crew of Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo and Japeth Aguilar.
Korean Basketball League imports Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo are also still on the roster with TNT’s Calvin Oftana and Meralco’s Chris Newsome.
The Philippines takes on Recent Zealand Sunday, 10 a.m. (Manila time).
