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Young Gilas starts chase for Asia Cup spot
Gilas Pilipinas Youth begins its quest for a spot in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup by facing Vietnam in the SEABA Qualifiers at the Bren Z. Guiao Stadium in San Fernando, Pampanga.
This six-nation tournament offers a pathway to the FIBA U16 Asia Cup, scheduled to take place in Mongolia from August 31 to September 7.
Assistant coach Richard del Rosario noted the players' infectious energy and strong desire to succeed.
He also highlighted the team's hunger to prove themselves and forge their own path in basketball.
LA Tenorio will make his coaching debut in the international arena, assisted by Gabe Norwood.
While Tenorio is designing the offense, the team will implement the defensive pattern used by the senior squad to bridge the gap between youth and professional levels.
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LA Tenorio will debut as head coach for the Gilas Pilipinas youth team in the upcoming 2025 FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers, emphasizing the importance of homecourt advantage.
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The FIBA Under-16 Asia Cup SEABA qualifiers are being held in Pampanga from May 23 to 30.
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The Gilas Pilipinas Youth team dominated Thailand with a 45-point victory, 87-42, in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers.
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Gilas Pilipinas Youth survived a tough challenge from Indonesia to maintain their undefeated record at 4-0 in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers.
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Gilas Pilipinas will commence their FIBA Asia Cup 2025 campaign against Chinese Taipei on August 6 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, with the game scheduled for 9 p.m. Jeddah time (2 a.m. Manila Time).
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