MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine national basketball team Gilas Pilipinas will continue its quest in the FIBA World Cup 2023 against African team South Sudan in the classification phase tonight, August 31 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Gilas Pilipinas is aiming to claim a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Only one slot is reserved for best Asian squad.
To boost the country's chances of making it to the Olympics, Gilas will need to get past the third and fourth placers in Group B in pivotal matchups.
World no. 40 Gilas was placed at the classification round after exiting the first round of Group A with 0-3 record. World no. 62 South Sudan on the other hand ranked third in Group B with a 1-2 card.
The hot-shooting Bright Stars of South Sudan have made 15 three-pointers against China to get their first-ever World Cup win. One of the main shooters for South Sudan is 29-year-old shooting guard Dut Jok Kacuol.
“Physical, athletic team. Watched them a few games. Their coaching is good as well,” Gilas star player Jordan Clarkson said of South Sudan, which has former NBA veteran Royal Ivey as its head coach.
Gilas' next assignment will be against Group B fourth placer China on Saturday, September 2. China also went winless in Group B.
Japan already have edge on Asian countries after finishing the first round with 1-2 card, beating Finland, 98-88.
Gilas Pilipinas vs South Sudan match is set at 8 pm.
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
Classification Round - Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Here's schedule of Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup 2023 Classification Round:
August 31, 2023 (Thursday)
8 pm: Philippines vs South Sudan
September 2, 2023 (Saturday)
8 pm: Philippines vs China
Despite the failures of advancing to the second round, Gilas Pilipinas has improved as compared to 2019 performance, with no game having a margin of greater than 10 points.
— The Summit Express
Gilas Pilipinas is aiming to claim a ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Only one slot is reserved for best Asian squad.
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| Dwight Ramos emerged as Gilas Pilipinas’ second-best scorer behind Jordan Clarkson in the group phase of the FIBA World Cup. Photo courtesy of FIBA |
To boost the country's chances of making it to the Olympics, Gilas will need to get past the third and fourth placers in Group B in pivotal matchups.
World no. 40 Gilas was placed at the classification round after exiting the first round of Group A with 0-3 record. World no. 62 South Sudan on the other hand ranked third in Group B with a 1-2 card.
The hot-shooting Bright Stars of South Sudan have made 15 three-pointers against China to get their first-ever World Cup win. One of the main shooters for South Sudan is 29-year-old shooting guard Dut Jok Kacuol.
“Physical, athletic team. Watched them a few games. Their coaching is good as well,” Gilas star player Jordan Clarkson said of South Sudan, which has former NBA veteran Royal Ivey as its head coach.
Gilas' next assignment will be against Group B fourth placer China on Saturday, September 2. China also went winless in Group B.
Japan already have edge on Asian countries after finishing the first round with 1-2 card, beating Finland, 98-88.
Gilas Pilipinas vs South Sudan match is set at 8 pm.
The livestream feed of the game is available in various platforms such as Pilipinas Live, Smart LiveStream App and Courtside 1891. View full details here.
Classification Round - Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023
Live Results and Scores via FIBA Stats
Quarter Scores
Here's schedule of Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup 2023 Classification Round:
August 31, 2023 (Thursday)
8 pm: Philippines vs South Sudan
September 2, 2023 (Saturday)
8 pm: Philippines vs China
Despite the failures of advancing to the second round, Gilas Pilipinas has improved as compared to 2019 performance, with no game having a margin of greater than 10 points.
— The Summit Express
