For one, Gilas swept their FIBA Asia Qualifiers campaign, 6-0, including two wins against Korea, to book a slot in the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup. There were high expectations following the back-to-back FIBA Asia Cup silver medal finishes of 2013 and 2015. And it looked good except that France played team ball and was the model of calm and efficiency. Does that mean there were no expectations in the 2021 FIBA Asia Qualifiers and the OQT? For now, we should be proud and happy, but also not rest on these laurels because there’s the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup coming up on August 17.

Source: Philippine Star July 02, 2021 05:37 UTC