Gilas Pilipinas is locking its sights on a top-two finish in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, armed with a deeper roster and an intense training block.
Head coach Chot Reyes expressed strong confidence in the national squad’s depth and preparation as they gear up for the high-stakes window games.
Featuring a potent mix of seasoned PBA veterans and elite naturalized talent, Gilas has spent recent closed-door training sessions fine-tuning their game. The focus has clearly paid off, with the team showing sharp improvements in transition defense and a more lethal perimeter game.
“The boys are hungry,” Reyes said following a closed scrimmage in Manila. “We know what is at stake, and we are not taking any opponent lightly.”
The road ahead will test their resolve. Gilas is set to map out a brutal qualifying stretch against regional powerhouse South Korea and a hostile host nation in Jordan.
A strong showing in this window wouldn’t just punch their ticket to an automatic berth in the Asia Cup finals—it serves as a massive tactical stepping stone toward the ultimate goal: the 2027 FIBA World Cup.