Italy coach praises Gilas Pilipinas despite loss

Updated WED · AUG 30, 2023 · 4:03 PM

Italy coach Gianmarco Pozzecco praised Gilas Pilipinas for their performance despite losing all three group stage matches in the FIBA World Cup.

Pozzecco commended the team's effort and said they should be proud of their players' valiant fight against strong opponents like Italy, Dominican Republic, and Angola.

Gilas lost to Italy 90-83 on Tuesday night at Smart Araneta Coliseum, eliminating them from contention for the top 16.

Head coach Chot Reyes also praised his team's effort, noting that they gave a good fight despite facing tough competition.

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