June Mar Fajardo Retirement: Gilas Legend Calls It a Career
June Mar Fajardo retirement is now official. After 13 years representing Gilas Pilipinas, the nine-time PBA MVP has decided to end his international basketball career following the Philippines’ 68-56 victory over Iran in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. Fajardo’s final appearance came at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on August 30, 2026—the […]
Kai Sotto Latest News: How He Lifted Gilas vs Jordan and Iran
The latest Kai Sotto news is all about what he did on the basketball court. In his return to Gilas Pilipinas, Sotto helped the Philippines win back-to-back FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier games against Jordan and Iran, delivering 18 points and 14 rebounds against Jordan before following it with 13 points and 16 rebounds against […]
Kai Sotto Heat: Tim Cone’s Hot Mic Miami Message
Kai Sotto became the subject of a surprising NBA conversation after Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iran, 68-56, in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Before the postgame press conference began, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was caught on a FIBA livestream talking privately with Sotto about his NBA ambitions. Cone told the 7-foot-3 center that […]
Kai Sotto NBA: Size, Athleticism and Summer League Test
Kai Sotto’s NBA case starts with a physical profile that immediately gets attention: exceptional height, long arms and the size of a modern center. The Filipino big man has commonly been listed at around 7-foot-3, while his official NBA draft profile recorded him at 7-foot-1 in 2020 measurements, with a 7-foot-3 wingspan and a 30-inch […]
Kai Sotto Miami Heat: Could He Fit the Heat Culture?
Could Kai Sotto fit the Miami Heat from an X-and-O perspective? The answer is potentially yes, but only in a very specific role. Sotto’s 7-foot-plus size, rebounding and rim-protection potential would give Miami something different from Bam Adebayo. But fitting into the Heat system would require more than being a tall center. The real test […]
Gilas Schedule After Iran Win: Next Game and Key Dates
The Gilas next game after the 68-56 victory over Iran will be against Syria in the next FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers window. Gilas Pilipinas will then face Iran again during the November window before returning to action against Jordan and Syria in the final qualifying window in February 2027. The next qualifying […]
Gilas Pilipinas World Cup Qualification: What Happens Next?
Gilas Pilipinas remains firmly in the race for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup after improving to 4-4 in Group E with its 68-56 victory over Iran. The Philippines is currently fifth in the group, but only one win separates Gilas from the teams sitting in third and fourth place. With four qualifying games remaining, […]
Gilas Standings After Iran Win: Key World Cup Update
The Gilas standings after Iran win show the Philippines in fifth place in Group E with a 4-4 record and 12 points. Gilas Pilipinas remains outside the automatic top-three qualification places, but the 68-56 victory over Iran significantly improved its position in the race for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Philippines entered Window […]
Gilas Pilipinas vs Iran: Stats, Head-to-Head & Key Plays
Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iran, 68-56, on August 30, 2026, to complete a two-game sweep of Window 4 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. The Philippines overcame an 18-7 first-quarter deficit, took control before halftime, and finished with a decisive 14-2 run to secure an important home victory. For Filipino basketball fans, the […]
Juan Gomez de Liano vs Iran: Key Stats and Big Plays
Juan Gomez de Liano delivered a major performance as Gilas Pilipinas defeated Iran, 68-56, on August 30, 2026, at Mall of Asia Arena. The Filipino guard finished with 16 points, three rebounds and one assist on 5-of-9 shooting, helping Gilas overcome an early 13-point deficit and complete a two-game sweep in Window 4 of the […]