Gilas loses to Australia 84-60 in Asia Cup q-finals

Gilas Philippines bowed out of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after losing to Australia 84-60 in the quarterfinals, despite standout performance from Kevin Quiambao who scored 17 points and contributed key stats throughout five games;

Kevin Quiambao described his stint with Gilas as a 'learning experience' and emphasized that he will apply these lessons in future tournaments including the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers starting in November;

Despite Quiambao's efforts, Gilas struggled to execute their game plan due to early deficits caused by Australia's three-point shooting, with Quiambao noting that the Boomers had an effective start and it was hard for the team to catch up;

Coach Tim Cone praised Quiambao for his consistent play and noted that he is becoming an integral part of the team alongside Justin Brownlee and Dwight Ramos;

Quiambao emphasized the importance of maintaining a positive attitude and using this experience to improve as they move forward, highlighting the value of executing the game plan in future matches.