GILAS’ FIBA RANKING MOVES UP 2 SPOTS

GILAS Pilipinas improved  its ranking as it climbed up two places in FIBA latest men’s world rankings despite a disappointing campaign in the 2023 World Cup.  Based on the list released by FIBA on Sept. 10, Gilas Pilipinas went up to No. 38 in the world. Prior the World Cup co-hosted by the Philippines with Japan and Indonesia, Gilas was No. 40.

The Filipinos lost to the Dominican Republic, Angola and Italy in the group stage, before suffering its worst beating against South Sudan in the classification phase.

However, Gilas ended their campaign with a rousing victory over China.

The Philippines is now ahead of South Korea (No. 51), which did not compete in the World Cup. 

Japan, which clinched an automatic qualification to the Paris Olympics, went up to No. 26.

South Sudan, which made a successful debut in the 2023 FIBA World Cup by beating Gilas, China and Angola, skyrocketed to 31st place.