Smart Gilas Team Pilipinas wins SEABA 2011 Crown by thrashing Indonesia NT, 89-50.
source: gmanews.tv
Pilipinas-Smart Gilas dominated Indonesia the entire game to score an easy 89-50 win in the championship match of the 9th Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) men's championship Sunday at the BritAma Arena Sports Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
It was Gilas' fourth straight win as they swept past their opponents in the annual tournament to secure a slot in the 26th FIBA-Asia Championship this September in China.
Wuhan, the capital of Hebei province in China, will host the FIBA-Asia Championship — a 2012 London Olympic qualifier — from September 15-25.
The Philippines scored wins against Malaysia (97-71), Indonesia (94-54) and Singapore (106-51) to earn the first finals berth. Indonesia defeated Malaysia, 77-47, to earn the right of facing the Philippines gold medal match.
Mark Barroca scored 17 points to lead Gilas' scoring. He was ably supported by Marcus Douthit's 16 markers and the 13 of team skipper Chris Tiu.
Mac Baracael finished with 12 points also for Gilas, who shot 47 percent (30-of-64) from the field. — JVP/KBK, GMA News
The Scores:
Philippines 89 - Barroca 17, Douthit 16, Tiu 13, Baracael 12, Aguilar 9, Lutz 7, Ababou 6, Casio 5, Ballesteros 4
Indonesia 50 - Gunawan 14, Ahmad 12, Prawiro 11, Indrawan 4, Paedjakesuma 4, Prihantono 3, Setepu 2, Situmorang 0, Dewanto 0, Chandra 0, Thoyib 0, Wyusang 0.
Quarters: 31-10, 46-27, 67-35, 89-50
[COMPLETE GAME STATS]
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source: Joey Villar | philstar.com
JAKARTA – Two pillars of Smart Gilas Pilipinas bat for the continuation of the cage program even if the team fails in its Olympic qualifying bid in the FIBA-Asia Championship in China in September.
Coach Rajko Toroman and skipper Chris Tiu yesterday stressed the need to sustain the success of the program launched three years ago aimed at qualifying the Philippines to the 2012 London Olympics.
The Nationals formalized their stint in the Olympic qualifier set Sept. 15-25 in Wuhan, China with an emphatic showing in the SEABA tournament.
“The Smart Gilas program is a great program and it must continue if the Philippines wants to look beyond London,” said Toroman.
The Nationals are playing the host Indonesians at press time in the finals of the ninth SEABA tilt at the Brittama Arena here.
“It’s a good program that should be continued,” said Tiu, who reiterated his desire to forego his plans to join the pro ranks if the program would be extended.
Toroman said the new Smart Gilas must be a combination of some members of the team seeing action in the SEA Games in November and the old Smart Gilas squad.
“It should be formed by tapping the best players of the SEA Games team and players from the old Smart Gilas team plus Marcus (Douthit),” said Toroman, referring to the naturalized 6-10 Douthit, the team’s reinforcement for its Olympic quest.
The SEAG-bound team is coached by Norman Black and composed of the best collegiate players.
There is a possibility that Smart Gilas would be disbanded if it fails in the FIBA-Asia Championship, which stakes the lone Olympic berth for the region.
“I would love to continue to play for Smart Gilas, I hope after the Olympics we’ll go for the World Championship,” said Tiu.
Meanwhile, Indonesia overpowered Malaysia, 77-47, Saturday night to arrange a rematch with Smart Gilas, which routed the hosts, 94-54, last Friday.
Toroman, however, cautioned his wards not to be too complacent.
“Although we beat Indonesia by 40 points, it can’t be said in the finals because I know they’ll make adjustments and we expect the game to be closer,” he said.
Pilipinas-Smart Gilas dominated Indonesia the entire game to score an easy 89-50 win in the championship match of the 9th Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) men's championship Sunday at the BritAma Arena Sports Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia.
It was Gilas' fourth straight win as they swept past their opponents in the annual tournament to secure a slot in the 26th FIBA-Asia Championship this September in China.
Wuhan, the capital of Hebei province in China, will host the FIBA-Asia Championship — a 2012 London Olympic qualifier — from September 15-25.
The Philippines scored wins against Malaysia (97-71), Indonesia (94-54) and Singapore (106-51) to earn the first finals berth. Indonesia defeated Malaysia, 77-47, to earn the right of facing the Philippines gold medal match.
Mark Barroca scored 17 points to lead Gilas' scoring. He was ably supported by Marcus Douthit's 16 markers and the 13 of team skipper Chris Tiu.
Mac Baracael finished with 12 points also for Gilas, who shot 47 percent (30-of-64) from the field. — JVP/KBK, GMA News
The Scores:
Philippines 89 - Barroca 17, Douthit 16, Tiu 13, Baracael 12, Aguilar 9, Lutz 7, Ababou 6, Casio 5, Ballesteros 4
Indonesia 50 - Gunawan 14, Ahmad 12, Prawiro 11, Indrawan 4, Paedjakesuma 4, Prihantono 3, Setepu 2, Situmorang 0, Dewanto 0, Chandra 0, Thoyib 0, Wyusang 0.
Quarters: 31-10, 46-27, 67-35, 89-50
[COMPLETE GAME STATS]
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Gilas program continues even if Olympic bid fails.
JAKARTA – Two pillars of Smart Gilas Pilipinas bat for the continuation of the cage program even if the team fails in its Olympic qualifying bid in the FIBA-Asia Championship in China in September.
Coach Rajko Toroman and skipper Chris Tiu yesterday stressed the need to sustain the success of the program launched three years ago aimed at qualifying the Philippines to the 2012 London Olympics.
The Nationals formalized their stint in the Olympic qualifier set Sept. 15-25 in Wuhan, China with an emphatic showing in the SEABA tournament.
“The Smart Gilas program is a great program and it must continue if the Philippines wants to look beyond London,” said Toroman.
The Nationals are playing the host Indonesians at press time in the finals of the ninth SEABA tilt at the Brittama Arena here.
“It’s a good program that should be continued,” said Tiu, who reiterated his desire to forego his plans to join the pro ranks if the program would be extended.
Toroman said the new Smart Gilas must be a combination of some members of the team seeing action in the SEA Games in November and the old Smart Gilas squad.
“It should be formed by tapping the best players of the SEA Games team and players from the old Smart Gilas team plus Marcus (Douthit),” said Toroman, referring to the naturalized 6-10 Douthit, the team’s reinforcement for its Olympic quest.
The SEAG-bound team is coached by Norman Black and composed of the best collegiate players.
There is a possibility that Smart Gilas would be disbanded if it fails in the FIBA-Asia Championship, which stakes the lone Olympic berth for the region.
“I would love to continue to play for Smart Gilas, I hope after the Olympics we’ll go for the World Championship,” said Tiu.
Meanwhile, Indonesia overpowered Malaysia, 77-47, Saturday night to arrange a rematch with Smart Gilas, which routed the hosts, 94-54, last Friday.
Toroman, however, cautioned his wards not to be too complacent.
“Although we beat Indonesia by 40 points, it can’t be said in the finals because I know they’ll make adjustments and we expect the game to be closer,” he said.
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