June 22 ------ GILAS Pilipinas Women defeated Keilor Thunder, 93-72 at the Keilor Stadium in Melbourne as part of the final build-up of the team for the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup 2023. The Nationals won over the Thunder, a club team playing in the semi-professional league NBL1.
Duke standout Vanessa De Jesus also saw action as she is set to make her Gilas Pilipinas debut in the Fiba stage. Gilas Women will play another tune-up match against Casey Cavaliers, another ballclub from NBL1.
The Philippines is set to compete in the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Sydney beginning with a clash against host team Australia on June 26. Gilas is also scheduled to face Olympic silver medalist Japan on June 27 and Chinese Taipei on June 28 in their Group B matches.
Source: spin.ph
Editor's note:
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas released the 12-woman roster of the Philippines in the regional games beginning June 26 in Sydney. Making the roster for the 2023 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup in Australia are: Jack Animam, Vanessa de Jesus, Afril Bernardino, Camille Clarin, Khate Castillo, Janine Pontejos, Ella Fajardo, Jhazmin Joson, Angelica Surada, Louna Ozar, Chack Cabinbin, and Mikka Cacho.
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