The Gilas Pilipinas U23 men’s 3×3 squad is set to begin its FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup run on Wednesday, September 16, with back-to-back Group B matchups against New Zealand and Spain at Hongshan Riverfront Park in Wuhan, China.
Featuring Jedric Daa, Cabs Cabonillas, Earl Medina, and 6-foot-10 big man Malcolm Tyler, the Filipino squad battles New Zealand at 10:50 a.m. before crossing paths with the Spaniards at 1:45 p.m.
The men’s crew will wrap up its pool stage schedule against Egypt and Latvia on Thursday, September 18.
On the women’s side, the Philippines endured a tough opening day following a 21-4 defeat against France on Tuesday, September 15. The lineup of Louna Ozar, Marielle Vingno, Jam Meniano, and Elaine Patio struggled to counter the length and quickness of the French side.
The Filipinas aim to rebound against Italy in their second Tuesday game before closing out group play against Egypt and host nation China on Thursday, September 17.