Philippines Men’s national basketball team Roster, Squad & Players 2023/2024
The Philippines Men’s National Basketball Team, also known as Gilas Pilipinas, is revered as a symbol of Philippine basketball excellence. With a rich history and a talented roster, the team has achieved remarkable success on both the regional and international stages.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at the current roster of the Philippines Men’s National Basketball Team and explore the players who carry the hopes and dreams of an entire nation.
Philippines men’s national basketball team general information
Here is the Philippines men’s national basketball team’s general information table:
| Philippines men’s national basketball team | Gilas Pilipinas |
| Nickname | The Mighty Five |
| Federation | Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) |
| The Dream Team | The Golden Age |
| Colors | Maroon and white |
| Coach | Chot Reyes |
| Home arena | Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City, Philippines |
| Best finish in FIBA Basketball World Cup | Bronze medal (1954) |
| Best finish in FIBA Asia Cup | Champion (1960, 1963, 1967, 1973, 1985) |
| Most capped player | Johnny Abarrientos (139 caps) |
| Leading scorer | Carlos Loyzaga (1,327 points) |
| Most appearances in FIBA Basketball World Cup | 6 (1954, 1974, 1978, 1986, 2014, 2023) |
| Most appearances in FIBA Asia Cup | 17 (1960, 1963, 1967, 1973, 1975, 1979, 1981, 1985, 1989, 1991, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021) |
About Philippines Men’s national basketball team
The Philippines men’s national basketball team is nicknamed “Gilas Pilipinas” or “Gilas of the Philippines” in Tagalog. The team’s colors are maroon and white, and their home arena is the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Philippines.
The team has a rich history, having won the FIBA Asia Cup five times (1960, 1963, 1967, 1973, and 1985). They have also qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup six times and won a bronze medal in 1954.
The current head coach of the team is Chot Reyes. The team’s roster for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup includes Jordan Clarkson, Justin Brownlee, Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, and RJ Abando.
The Philippines men’s national basketball team is one of the most popular teams in Asia, and they are hoping to make a deep run in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and bring home another medal.
Philippines Men’s national basketball team Roster 2023/2024
Here is the current roster for the Philippines National Basketball team.
| Pos. | No. | Name | Date of birth (Age) | Height | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 1 | Bobby Ray Parks Jr. | 19-02-1993 (30) | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins |
| F | 2 | Calvin Oftana | 03-01-1996 (27) | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | TNT Tropang Giga |
| C | 7 | Poy Erram | 07-07-1989 (34) | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) | TNT Tropang Giga |
| SG | 8 | Scottie Thompson | 12-07-1993 (29) | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| C | 11 | Kai Sotto | 11-05-2002 (21) | 2.16 m (7 ft 1 in) | Adelaide 36ers |
| SF | 13 | Jamie Malonzo | 31-07-1996 (26) | 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| SG | 16 | Roger Pogoy | 16-06-1992 (31) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | TNT Tropang Giga |
| G | 17 | CJ Perez | 17-11-1993 (29) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | San Miguel Beermen |
| PG | 24 | Dwight Ramos | 02-09-1998 (24) | 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) | Levanga Hokkaido |
| F | 25 | Japeth Aguilar | 25-01-1987 (36) | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| F | 28 | Kevin Quiambao | 22-04-2001 (22) | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) | De La Salle Green Archers |
| C | 34 | Ange Kouame (NP) | 15-12-1997 (25) | 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) | Ateneo Blue Eagles |
Here are some of the notable players in the roster:
- Justin Brownlee: Brownlee is a naturalized Filipino player who plays for the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He is considered one of the best players in the PBA and has helped Ginebra win several championships.
- Jordan Clarkson: Clarkson is an American-born player who plays for the Utah Jazz in the NBA. He is a two-time NBA All-Star and is considered one of the best point guards in the league.
- Kai Sotto: Sotto is a 7-foot-3 center who plays for the Adelaide 36ers in the National Basketball League (NBL) in Australia. He is considered one of the most promising young players in the world and is expected to be a star in the NBA in the future.
Conclusion:
The Philippines men’s national basketball team is one of the most popular teams in Asia and has a rich history. The team has won the FIBA Asia Cup five times and has qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup six times. The team is hoping to make a deep run in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup and bring home a medal.
