00:00The Aguilas Filipinas men's national team has officially kicked off its training sessions for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers,
00:08held Tuesday, November 18th at the Blue Eagle Gym in Ateneo.
00:13This marks the team's first gathering since the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, where the Philippines finished 7th in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
00:20Justin Brownlee was present in practice after overcoming health issues that previously sidelined him from playing with Meralco in the EASL.
00:30Meanwhile, the team is still awaiting the arrival of forwards Carl Tamayo and Kevin Kiambao from their commitments in the Korean Basketball League.
00:39Despite his ACL injury, Kai Soto is also expected to join the trip to Guam next week to be with the national team.
00:46Guilas is currently zeroed in on preparations for its away game in Guam on November 28th, followed by a home game at the Blue Eagle Gym on December 1st.
00:57The national team pool has now expanded to 18 players with the addition of Juan Gomez de Liano.
01:03Other new call-ups include Quentin Meliora-Brown, Troy Rosario, and RJ Abariantos.
01:09They join a core of Guilas Mainstays, Ansh Kwame, Japheth Aguilar, Scotty Thompson, Junmar Fajardo, CJ Perez, Chris Newsom, Jamie Malonzo, Calvin Oftana, Dwight Ramos, and AJ Edu.
