Gilas Youth opens Seaba Qualifiers and Vietnamese people

Gilas Pilipinas’ youth team will appear in action this weekend in the FIBA ​​U16 Asian Cup Seababybaiba qualifiers in Pampanga, with the Young Nationals and their coaching staff aiming for more than just a place in the Continental Showcase.

Guided by the Brain Trust, made up of Barangay Ginebra and former national men’s team Ra Tenorio, Gabe Norwood and Richard Del Rosario, Gilas Youth focuses not only on winning, but also on building developmental paths that are closely tailored to the advanced program.

“We still have a lot to do, but our team is excited to play on the home court,” said Tenorio ahead of the event at the Bren Z. Giao Convention Center in San Fernando.

Friday afternoon Summerhan Basketball Ng Pilipinas announced the final roster of 12 sets, competing for one of the two slots at the Asian Cup later this year.

Registry

The lineup is found by Stars of UAAP Juniors Champion University of the East: Carl Delos Reyes and Finals MVP Jolo Pascual. Joining them are Chris Paul Miranda of Far Eastern University – Diliman and 6-foot-7 Prince Carinho, Andwelle Cabaño of Santo Thomas University, and Justin Harare of UP Integrated School.

NCAA standouts Everaigne Cruz (San Sebastian), Jhello Lumague (Letran) and John Restificar (Perpetual Help) will help the team along with prospects from the usual pipeline.

The Philippines will hold a campaign with Vietnam on Saturday at 7pm, facing Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and Malaysia, and compete in the spots of the continental tournament in Mongolia.

“We want to be consistent in concept and defence education,” said Del Rosario, aide to male national coach Tim Corn.

Norwood, who played alongside Tenorio for the World Cup team in Seville, Spain, praised the talent pool.

“The skill level for these kids is much higher now. There are people who do all the moves. All the shots,” Norwood said.