Gilas Youth suffers 31-point beating in opposition to New Zealand in FIBA U16 Asia Cup 

Failing to maintain its momentum, Gilas Youth falls to 1-2 within the FIBA U16 Asia Cup as unbeaten New Zealand makes gentle work of the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas Youth wrapped up the group part of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup with a 1-2 report after struggling an 85-54 beating by the hands of New Zealand on the Buyant Ukhaa Sport Advanced in Mongolia on Tuesday, September 2. 

Recent from a 65-60 win in opposition to Indonesia on Monday, September 1, the LA Tenorio-coached Gilas Youth had no solutions for unbeaten New Zealand from begin to end because the Junior Tall Blacks instantly constructed a 15-1 separation over the Philippines eight minutes into the ball sport.  

Again-to-back baskets by Everaigne Cruz and Prince Cariño on the finish of the primary quarter pulled the Filipinos inside 10 factors heading into the subsequent interval, 7-17, however that was the closest they may get the remainder of the best way as New Zealand opened the second body on one other huge 11-2 blast for a 28-9 cushion with 6:59 to play within the opening half.  

New Zealand finally ended the competition with its largest lead at 31 factors because it held the Philippines to a dismal 19-of-73 clip from the sector (26%), whereas hitting 26 of its 63 makes an attempt on the opposite finish (41.3%). 

The much-bigger Junior Tall Blacks additionally dominated the Filipinos within the rebounding division, grabbing 61 boards in comparison with the Philippines’ 34. 

5 gamers scored in double figures for New Zealand within the wire-to-wire rout, with Liam Anthony Keogh main the best way with a game-high 17 factors.

For the Philippines, Jhustin Hallare carried the struggle with 13 factors on 4-of-14 capturing, adopted by Jhello Lumague’s 11 markers.  

Cariño tallied a close to double-double within the loss with 9 factors and eight rebounds. 

Gilas Youth’s possibilities of making it to the subsequent spherical is now hanging within the steadiness because it awaits the winner between Chinese language Taipei (1-1) and Indonesia (0-2) within the remaining matchup of Group B. 

Solely the highest three groups in every group will advance, with New Zealand (3-0) already assured of a quarterfinal spot, whereas the No. 2 and three squads slug it out within the qualification to the quarterfinals. – Rappler.com