Gilas Youth routs Indonesia to rule FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas Youth ruled the FIBA U16 Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers after dismantling Indonesia in the finals, 70-40, on Friday at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga.
The young Philippine squad went hot from the get-go as it outscored Indonesia, 21-5, in the first period before taking a 41-20 lead by halftime.
It was all Gilas then as the nationals logged its biggest lead, 59-25, with 1:31 left in the third period after the Philippines made a 6-0 run from consecutive baskets from Andwele Cabañero, Jeremiah Antolin, Jr., and Jhustin Hallare.
With their backs against the wall, Indonesia still couldn't find the answer as the Philippines eventually completed a sweep of the tournament.
Hallare led the U16 squad with 13 points, four rebounds, and two assists, while Carl Gabriel delos Reyes had 11 points, 13 boards, and four assists. Ethan Tan-Chi added nine points, while Evaraigne Cruz added seven points.
No player scored in double digits for Indonesia as Miracle Christian led the squad with nine points, while Benjamin Hernusi added eight points.
Aside from winning the gold, the Philippines also secured its spot in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup which will be held in Mongolia this year.
The Philippines will be joined by Indonesia and bronze medalist Malaysia in the Asian tourney.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
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