Gilas Pilipinas qualifies for 2025 FIBA Asia Cup

Updated Mon, November 25, 2024 at 9:50 PM Published Thu, November 21, 2024 at 10:17 PM

Gilas Pilipinas has officially clinched its spot in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup in Saudi Arabia.

The team earned their berth after New Zealand defeated Chinese Taipei, solidifying Gilas' perfect 4-0 record in Group B.

The Filipinos completed a sweep of their home games in the second window of the qualifiers, with a 93-89 win over New Zealand and a 93-54 rout of Hong Kong.

Carl Tamayo stepped up in their win against Hong Kong with 18 points, six rebounds, and one assist, while June Mar Fajardo and Kai Sotto also contributed significantly.

This marks the Philippines' eighth consecutive appearance in the continental championship.

Hong Kong remains winless after four games, placing them at the bottom of Group B.

Gilas Pilipinas will continue the qualifiers in February with road games against New Zealand and Chinese Taipei.

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Philippine News Agency

Gilas qualifies for FIBA Asia Cup 2025 in Saudi Arabia

Mon, November 25, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Gilas Pilipinas officially clinches FIBA Asia Cup berth after Tall Blacks' win

Mon, November 25, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Gilas Pilipinas nails Asia Cup berth as New Zealand overcomes Chinese Taipei

Mon, November 25, 2024 at 4:52 PM

Carl Tamayo leads strong showing by Gilas bench

Mon, November 25, 2024 at 4:30 AM

Philippine News Agency

Unbeaten Gilas nears FIBA Asia Cup 2025

Mon, November 25, 2024 at 1:37 AM

The Daily Tribune

Gilas shows might, crushes Hong Kong

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 10:42 PM

Gilas crushes Hong Kong to stay perfect in Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Gilas Pilipinas zeroes in on FIBA Asia Cup berth with home rout of Hong Kong

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 9:17 PM

FIBA: Big game from Carl Tamayo powers Gilas' rout of Hong Kong

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Kai Sotto, Carl Tamayo star as Gilas Pilipinas dismantles Hong Kong in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Manila Bulletin

Gilas mauls Hong Kong to close in on FIBA Asia Cup spot

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 9:07 PM

HIGHLIGHTS: Philippines vs Hong Kong – FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Philippine News Agency

FIBA Asia Cup q'fiers: Gilas fielding same 12 against Hong Kong

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 2:33 PM

Gilas Pilipinas takes on Hong Kong anew as FIBA Asia Cup ticket nears

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 12:51 PM

Gilas Pilipinas eyes sweep of Hong Kong

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 5:25 AM

The Daily Tribune

Hong Kong braces for Gilas assault

Sun, November 24, 2024 at 12:36 AM

Manila Bulletin

Gilas looks to punch FIBA Asia Cup ticket vs Hong Kong

Sat, November 23, 2024 at 3:20 PM

Gilas Pilipinas looks forward to clashing vs higher-ranked teams

Sat, November 23, 2024 at 5:30 AM

The Daily Tribune

Gilas overcomes New Zealand, nears 2025 FIBA Asia Cup main draw

Thu, November 21, 2024 at 10:17 PM