What's next for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup?

Gilas Pilipinas has secured third place in Group D of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, earning a spot in the qualification to the quarterfinals.

At the conclusion of the Group D games, New Zealand claimed the top spot with a perfect 3-0 record to directly advance to the quarters, followed by Chinese Taipei with a 2-1 standing. Iraq, on the other hand, has been eliminated from contention.

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What’s Next for the Philippines in the FIBA Asia Cup?

As the third seed in Group D, Gilas Pilipinas will go up against the second-placed team from Group C which is host country Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia finished the group stage with a 2-1 record, notching wins over Jordan (77-73) and India (84-59).

The quarterfinal qualification match between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia is scheduled for Tuesday at 12:00 a.m. (Philippine time).

If Gilas wins over Saudi Arabia and secures a quarterfinal berth, it will then face the top team from Group A.

Currently, Australia leads Group A with two wins, while Lebanon and South Korea both hold 1-1 records. Qatar, meanwhile, is winless in two games. Australia and Qatar are set to face off later today at 4:00 p.m.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News