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Gilas Boys finish last in U17 World Cup after huge loss to Australia
The Gilas Pilipinas Boys team finished winless and in last place at the FIBA U17 World Cup with a 0-7 record after losing to Australia, 115-53, in the classification for the 15th-16th spots.
The team missed the services of Kieffer Alas due to a knee injury sustained before the tournament.
Australia led by as much as 62 points in the game, with Dash Daniels scoring 28 points and Nash Walker adding 18.
Edryn Morales led Gilas with 17 points and nine rebounds, while Joaquin Ludovice contributed 10 points and six assists.
This marks the team's worst finish in the tournament, placing 16th after previous finishes of 15th in 2014 and 13th in 2018.
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