Gilas Pilipinas aims for Olympic berth in FIBA World Cup

Gilas Pilipinas aims to secure an Olympic berth by winning its classification matches against South Sudan and China in the FIBA World Cup.

Despite a 0-2 start, Gilas remains motivated with the chance to finish as the top Asian team, securing a spot in the Paris Olympics.

South Sudan's unexpected performance complicates matters for Gilas, which needs to win both games while hoping other teams' results align favorably.

Coach Chot Reyes emphasizes focusing on the next game against Italy, acknowledging that complex scenarios and permutations are beyond their control.