2023 Philippines men's national basketball team results explained

Club:2023 Philippines men's national basketball team results
Manager:Chot Reyes (until September)
Tim Cone (from September)
Largest Win:
(Phnom Penh, Cambodia; May 13)
Largest Loss:
(Hangzhou, China; September 30)
Prevseason:2022
Nextseason:2024

The Philippines national basketball team was led by head coach Chot Reyes until the appointment of Tim Cone in September.

By January 2023, Reyes has temporarily stepped down as coach of the TNT Tropang Giga allowing him to focus on fulfilling his duties as head coach of the national team. Jojo Lastimosa succeeded him as TNT coach.[1] Reyes however remained an active consultant with helping Lastimosa guide the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) team in their 2023 PBA Governors' Cup run.[2]

In February 2023, the Philippines took part in the final window of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers.[3] The national team ended their participation in the qualifiers with a lost to Jordan.[4]

As one of the hosts of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, the Philippines were already qualified regardless of their performance.

Prior to the World Cup, the team took part in the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia where FIBA eligibility rules were not used and a passport-only rule is imposed for players.[5] The Philippine roster is a mix of PBA and college players. It is reinforced by naturalized player and American-born Justin Brownlee,[6] as well as Filipino-foreigners Filipino-foreigners and Chris Ross who are ineligible to play as a local in FIBA-sanctioned tournaments.[7] [8]

The Philippines were grouped with host Cambodia, Malaysia, and Singapore in the group stage. They won their opener against Malaysia,[9] before figuring in a historic lost against the hosts who were laden by six naturalized players.[10] [11] They were still able to advance to the semifinals by winning their final group game against Singapore.[12] They won the semifinal[13] before getting revenge against the hosts in the final to claim the gold.[14]

For the FIBA Basketball World Cup in August, the Philippines are set to face Italy, the Dominican Republic and Angola in Group A.[15] The Philippines have played against Italy and Angola in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China while they faced the Dominican Republic in the Belgrade tournament of the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifiers in June to July 2021. The Philippines lost its last games against these three oppositions.[16] Reyes would step down from the head coaching role shortly after the game.[17] [18]

Tournaments

Southeast Asian Games

Final

FIBA Basketball World Cup

See main article: 2023 Philippines FIBA Basketball World Cup team.

Classification round

Asian Games

Gold medal game

Rosters

2022 Asian Games

The following was the roster of the Philippines national team for the 2022 Asian Games in China.[19]

2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup

The following was the roster of the Philippines national team for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.[20]

Qualification

The following was the roster of the Philippines national team for the final window of the Asian qualifiers of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualification.[21]

Southeast Asian Games

The following was the roster of the Philippines national team for the 2023 Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.[22]

Notes and References

  1. News: Beltran . Nelson . Jolas, Gorunovic take rein at TNT . 14 May 2023 . The Philippine Star . 2 January 2023.
  2. News: Magallon . Reynald . TNT consultant Chot Reyes proud of Jojo Lastimosa’s success . 14 May 2023 . Manila Bulletint . 23 April 2022 . en.
  3. News: Ramos . Gerry . Gilas goes full swing with two-a-day practice for sixth window of qualifiers . 14 May 2023 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 20 February 2023 . en.
  4. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey . 28 February 2023 . Brownlee’s rally go down the drain as Gilas falls short vs Jordan . en . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 2 Oct 2023.
  5. News: As Gilas confirm 'Redeem Team' roster, what sort of threat will their main SEA Games rivals pose? . 14 May 2023 . ESPN.com . 7 May 2023 . en.
  6. News: Morales . Luisa . Brownlee banners SEA Games 'redeem team' . 14 May 2023 . The Philippine Star . 6 May 2023.
  7. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey . 3 May 2023 . Honored Chris Ross on SEA Games call-up: I’ve got some energy to give . en . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 14 May 2023.
  8. News: Velasco . Bill . Naturalization overkill . 14 May 2023 . The Philippine Star . 13 May 2023.
  9. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey A. . Gearing for clash with hosts, Gilas Pilipinas dismantles Malaysia . 14 May 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 10 May 2023 . en.
  10. News: History made -- in the wrong way -- as Gilas suffer shock SEA Games loss to Cambodia . 14 May 2023 . ESPN.com . 11 May 2023 . en.
  11. News: Gilas fall to retooled Cambodian side in SEA Games . 14 May 2023 . ABS-CBN News . 11 May 2023.
  12. News: Dy . Richard . Gilas routs Singapore, books semis spot . 14 May 2023 . The Manila Times . 14 May 2023 . en.
  13. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey A. . Justin Brownlee, Gilas Pilipinas knock off Indonesia to set up gold medal game vs Cambodia . 16 May 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 15 May 2023 . en.
  14. News: SEA Games king: Gilas Pilipinas holds off Cambodia to reclaim lost glory . 16 May 2023 . Rappler . 16 May 2023.
  15. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey . 30 April 2022 . Tough World Cup grouping sets up rough Paris journey for Gilas . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 14 May 2023.
  16. News: Chot wary of Gilas' familiar foes in FIBA World Cup: 'It goes both ways' . 14 May 2023 . Rappler . 30 April 2023.
  17. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey . 2 September 2023 . Chot Reyes says it time to ‘step aside’ as Gilas Pilipinas coach . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 2 September 2023.
  18. News: Dalupang . Denison Rey A. . 4 September 2023 . SBP to address Asian Games squad after Fiba World Cup, says Al Panlilio . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 4 September 2023.
  19. Web site: Perez, Lassiter, Ross, Tolentino, Alas called up for Gilas team to Asiad. September 19, 2023. September 19, 2023. spin.ph.
  20. News: Philippines announces final 12-man roster for FIBA World Cup . 23 August 2023 . BasketNews . 23 August 2023.
  21. Web site: Philippines at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers. FIBA.basketball.
  22. Web site: 32nd SEA Games: Gilas Men official lineup for 5-on-5 basketball event. sbp.ph.

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