Gilas Pilipinas Opens FIBA World Cup Bid with Rout of Guam

Gilas Pilipinas opens FIBA World Cup bid with rout of Guam

(UPDATE) GILAS Pilipinas opened its FIBA World Cup campaign on a high note as it tore Guam to shreds, 87-46, on Friday in the opening window of the Asian Qualifiers at the Calvo Field House in Guam.Justin Brownlee presided over the visiting Philippine team’s overwhelming offense, scoring 17 of his game-high 22 points in the opening half.Gilas Pilipinas got the needed separation in the second period, thanks to the exploits of Brownlee and Kevin Q…

Millora-Brown debuts in style as Gilas thrashes Guam in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

MANILA, Philippines – A potential thriller turned one-sided on a dime as Gilas Pilipinas shackled Guam, 87-46, in their first of two battles to open the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Calvo Fieldhouse in Guam on Friday, November 28. Former UAAP champion and UP one-and-done star center Quentin Millora-Brown had himself a national team debut to remember for his grandfather’s homeland, immediately earning head coach Tim Cone’s starting…

Gilas Pilipinas mauls Guam in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

MANILA – Gilas Pilipinas rolled to a dominant 87-46 victory over Guam to open their campaign in the first window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Friday (Manila time) in Guam. Justin Brownlee powered the national men’s basketball team with 22 points, along with two rebounds, two assists, and two steals, setting […]

Brownlee shines in return as Gilas Men cruise past Guam to open World Cup Qualifiers

In his first game back from a bout with pneumonia, Justin Brownlee hardly looked rusty, powering Gilas Pilipinas to a commanding 87-46 victory over Guam to open Window 1 of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Friday evening at the Calvo Fieldhouse. After missing Meralco’s first four East Asia Super League games, Brownlee quickly allayed concerns over his fitness, scoring 22 points on 8-of-15 shooting while adding two rebounds, two assists, …