The final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers is here, as Gilas Pilipinas will take on Chinese Taipei and New Zealand right at their home turfs.
Gilas Pilipinas goes back to action in the February window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers from February 20 to 25.
Here is the schedule, where to watch, and other stories.
Why is the final window important for Gilas Pilipinas?
The Philippine men's national basketball team is already assured of a berth in the main FIBA Asia Cup 2025 draw in Saudi Arabia, by virtue of a 4-0 record in Group B.
Gilas has two objectives in this final window: improve the Philippines' seeding heading to the main draw and find a solution to the lack of Kai Sotto.
About that Doha tournament
The Philippines went 1-2 in the Doha International Cup, a pocket tournament against Qatar, Lebanon, and Egypt, meant to simulate the hectic schedule come the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
Coach Tim Cone also said it would help AJ Edu and Jamie Malonzo return to form for Gilas after their long recovery period from injury. He also intended for the tournament to be a testing ground for various lineups, now that they're missing Kai Sotto for a good nine months due to an ACL injury.
Gilas Pilipinas schedule
February 20, Thursday
Chinese Taipei vs Philippines | Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium
- 7:00 p.m. LIVE | RPTV | PBA Rush | Pilipinas Live
- 9:00 p.m. catchup | One Sports
- 2:00 a.m. next day catchup | One Sports+
February 23, Sunday
New Zealand vs Philippines | Spark Arena, Auckland
- 10:00 a.m. LIVE | RPTV | One Sports | PBA Rush | One Sports+ | Pilipinas Live
Where to watch
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One Sports: Cignal Ch. 6
- RPTV: Free TV Ch. 9, DTT Ch. 18.2,19.1
- One Sports+: Cignal Ch. 261 HD & Ch. 91 SD
- PBA Rush: Cignal TV Ch. 260 HD Ch. 90 SD
- Pilipinas Live: Download the app for mobile or check pilipinaslive.com for desktop
Roster (vs Chinese Taipei)
- Japeth Aguilar
- Justin Brownlee
- AJ Edu
- June Mar Fajardo
- Jamie Malonzo
- Chris Newsome
- Calvin Oftana
- Cjay Perez
- Kevin Quiambao
- Dwight Ramos
- Carl Tamayo
- Scottie Thompson
Standings | Group B
Ranking | Team | Wins | Losses | Points
1 | Philippines* | 4 | 0 | 8
2 | New Zealand* | 3 | 1 | 7
3 | Chinese Taipei | 1 | 3 | 5
4 | Hong Kong | 0 | 4 | 4
*Qualified for FIBA Asia Cup
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