FIBA ASIA CUP 2016 : GILAS PILIPINAS GAMES SCHEDULE

Gilas Pilipinas once again will try to win the elusive Asia crown after two consecutive runner up finishes in the 2013 and 2015 editions. This year's competition will take place in Beirut, Lebanon from August 8 to 20, 2017. The Philippines last won the Asian title in 1985 - 32 years ago.

For the group stage, the Philippines was drawn in the so-called "Group of Death" - Group B. Also in this group are defending champion China, who defeated us in the finals in Wuhan in 2015; Gulf champion Qatar and WABA Championship dark horse Iraq.

The Philippines will be playing without naturalized player  Andray Blatche who suited up for Gilas in the 2014 World Cup, 2015 FIBA Asia Championship and 2017 SEABA tournament. The Gilas roster includes:

Jayson Castro
Terrence Romeo
Jio Jalalon
Carl Bryan Cruz
Roger Pogoy
Matthew Wright
Calvin Abueva
Gabe Norwood
Raymond Almazan
Japeth Aguilar
June Mar Fajardo
Christian Standhardinger

Recently, June Mar Fajardo might also be out of the competition due to a calf muscle injury. He traveled with the team to Lebanon but not sure if he will be playing.

The schedule for games and telecast for the group stage are as follows:

August 9 vs China - 6:30 PM LIVE on TV5, Aksyon TV and on www.sports5.ph/live
August 11 vs Iraq - 9:00 PM LIVE on TV5, Aksyon TV and on www.sports5.ph/live
August 13 vs Qatar - 9:00 PM LIVE on www.sports5.ph/live (Delayed telecast on TV5 at 10:00 PM)

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