The Philippine men's national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, departed for Brisbane, Australia, on Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2026, to begin a weeklong training camp ahead of the third window of the Fiba World Cup Asian qualifiers. Head coach Tim Cone leads a 12-man roster, assisted by deputies Jong Uichico, Sean Chambers, and LA Tenorio.
Open Workout and Fan Engagement
Prior to departure, the team held an open workout for fans at Playtime Filoil Centre in San Juan City on Monday night. During the event, Cone stated, “We’ll be there (Brisbane) for four days before we proceed to New Zealand.” The team will play two friendlies on June 28 and 29, including a match against National Basketball League team Brisbane Bullets, who are providing facilities and support.
Roster and Player Updates
Eleven of the 12 players attended the open workout, with Kevin Quiambao absent due to a personal matter. New members Mike Philips, Justin Baltazar, Troy Rosario, and Juan Gomez De Liano—who replaced the injured Scottie Thompson—joined the lineup. Completing the roster are Justin Brownlee, RJ Abarrientos, Chris Newsome, June Mar Fajardo, AJ Edu, Carl Tamayo, and Dwight Ramos.
Upcoming Qualifiers Schedule
Gilas Pilipinas carries a 2-2 record in Group A and has already secured a berth in the second round of the qualifiers. The team will face New Zealand on July 3, then travel to Australia for a game on July 6. Australia currently leads the group with a 4-0 record, while New Zealand is tied with the Philippines at 2-2, and Guam stands at 0-4.
