International Sports Writers Wish Gilas Pilipinas to Advance in FIBA Round of 16

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The Philippine national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas got the attention of international sports writers as they wish the Philippines to advance to the Round of 16 of the FIBA World Cup. Although the Philippines was already eliminated in the competition, some writers even wished that the country could be given a wild card entry to the next round.

Sportswriters Praises Gilas

Gilas Pilipinas ended its campaign in the most prestigious basketball competition in the world, the FIBA World Cup 2014 held at major cities in Spain. During the last game of the Philippines they defeated the African powerhouse Senegal with the final score at 81-79.

The win against Senegal is a consolation for the Philippines, the only team in the competition that suffered a four-straight heartbreaking lost against powerhouse team from around the world including their crucial defeat against world No. 3 Argentina.

After Gilas Pilipinas heartstring lost against powerhouse team, the team’s fighting heart, has drawn admiration not only from their fellow Filipinos worldwide, but also from basketball fans and sports writers from the international sports scene.

According to NBA sports columnist and writer Couper Moorhed, the could not help but wish the squad had advanced after seeing their gallant stand against world No. 3 Argentina, European powerhouses Greece and Croatia as well as South American powerhouse team Puerto Rico.

Mike Prada, an NBA journalist also commented that the Philippines should be given a wild card into the Round of 16 because of the team’s enjoyable games.

ESPN anchor Mark Jones also stated earlier that the Philippine team more popularly known as Gilas Pilipinas played with more heart than anyone else in the competition, he also celebrated the Philippines victory over Senegal.

Here’s the Comments & Praises Posted by International Sports Writers:

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