It took three months for FIBA to study SBP’s appeal to recognize Mike Phillips as a local eligible for Gilas and the decision was finally made yesterday ....
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made the official announcement on Saturday as it thanked FIBA “for its swift action in hearing our request and classifying Mike Phillips as a player without restriction.”.
GILAS Pilipinas is expected to go down to business right away, beginning with its first practice this Monday as the national team prepares for two huge opponents in New Zealand and Australia in window 2 of the FIBAWorld Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
The 7-foot-3 Sotto served as Gilas’ anchor with double-double norms of 15.5 points and 12.5 rebounds laced by 3.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.3 blocks in four games in the FIBAAsia Cup Qualifiers back in 2024.
The 7-foot-3 Sotto served as Gilas’ anchor with double-double norms of 15.5 points and 12.5 rebounds laced by 3.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 2.3 blocks in four games in the FIBAAsia Cup Qualifiers back in 2024.