Gilas Pilipinas Youth dominated the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers after dismantling Indonesia within the finals, 70-40, on Friday on the Bren Z. Guiao Conference Middle in Pampanga.
The younger Philippine squad went scorching from the get-go because it outscored Indonesia, 21-5, within the first interval earlier than taking a 41-20 lead by halftime.
It was all Gilas then because the nationals logged its greatest lead, 59-25, with 1:31 left within the third interval after the Philippines made a 6-0 run from consecutive baskets from Andwele Cabañero, Jeremiah Antolin, Jr., and Jhustin Hallare.
With their backs towards the wall, Indonesia nonetheless could not discover the reply because the Philippines ultimately accomplished a sweep of the match.
Hallare led the U16 squad with 13 factors, 4 rebounds, and two assists, whereas Carl Gabriel delos Reyes had 11 factors, 13 boards, and 4 assists. Ethan Tan-Chi added 9 factors, whereas Evaraigne Cruz added seven factors.
No participant scored in double digits for Indonesia as Miracle Christian led the squad with 9 factors, whereas Benjamin Hernusi added eight factors.
Apart from successful the gold, the Philippines additionally secured its spot within the FIBA U16 Asia Cup which will likely be held in Mongolia this yr.
The Philippines will likely be joined by Indonesia and bronze medalist Malaysia within the Asian tourney.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information