Gilas Pilipinas

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Ravenas set to join Gilas as B. League goes on break for FIBA window (Rappler)

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are part of Gilas Pilipinas' 24-man pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are set to arrive in Manila next week after their final Japan B. Gilas, which has a 5-3 record in Group E, will try to defend its home court at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan against Lebanon on February 24 and Jordan on February 27. “As soon as we have the chance to join training camp, I think we’ll make our way down there and help the team in whatever way that we can,” he added.

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Mason Amos' size, shooting touch give him a shot at Gilas spot (Sports Interactive Network Philippines)

At 12 years old, the Fil-Aussie star started to follow UAAP and PBA games through his father, which ultimately became his gateway to Philippine basketball. "My ...

"It blew me away when I found out he was just 18, but he really has a shot at making the Final 12 because of the skills that he can bring in." "Shooting is the biggest thing that I can bring to the table. That, I think, is the reason why I got selected because I can stretch the floor as a big, and with my size, it's easier to get a shot off." "It's not very often where someone my age gets an opportunity to get into the Gilas pool," he said. "I had a vision that it could be us [winning Season 86] this year. Now he's already 6-foot-7 and blessed with the rare gifts of size and a deadly shooting touch.

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