Gilas Roster To Be finalized Today!

One day before the start of the FIBA Asia Championships and the final lineup for Gilas depends on one body part.

JV Casio's knee.

The high scoring point guard is still dealing with a swollen left knee, prompting the coaching staff to take a closer look at possible scenarios that include Casio not playing.

Coach Rajko Toroman will pose the question today to Casio, who must decide if he's fit enough to play or not.

If Casio decides to sit this tournament out, especially with his status as a PBA top draftee, it will spell disaster for the Philippines. Despite the fact that Mark Barroca has shown he can run the team effectively and Jimmy Alapag is certainly a top-caliber poit guard, Casio's unmatched shooting skills and defensive prowess as well as his ballhandling and passing skills are hard to match.

The Philippines' roster currently stands at 14, with 12 players being named to the active list by today.

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Gilas Loses To South Korea 78-70!

JV Casio just solidified his claim as the best point guard in Asia. Unfortunately, Gilas still lost.

Casio wreaked havoc in the Korean backcourt, scoring 27 points in a variety of ways. Threepointers, free throws, bankers, jumpers, stop and pops, leaners, floaters, teardrops, you name it, Casio hit it.

A well rested Marcus Douthit scored 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds but battled fouls problem in the fourth quarter, limiting his effectivity. Mac Baracael scored 13 points, and gallantly battled the towering Oh Sek Eun in the post, despite giving up around 4 inches in height.

Former Ateneo, La Salle Stars Lead National Team To Victory!

One used to fuel chants of white and blue, the other, white and green. But now, it's all about the red, white and blue.

JV Casio and Chris Tiu finally broke out of their respective slumps to boost Smart Gilas to the top of the standings. Casio scored 29 points while Tiu added 22 points as Smart Gilas defeated Rain Or Shine 99-94.

QUESTIONS FOR GAME 2 OF THE UAAP CHAMPIONSHIPS

Here are some pressing questions for today's Game 2 versus La Salle and Ateneo...

1) Can Chris Tiu and Eric Salamat regain their form in time to give Ateneo the championship?

2) Will Nonoy Bacalao start in the place of the ineffective Baldos?

3) Is it time for Maierhofer to start the game for the Archers, to neautralize MVP Al-Hussaini?

4) Can JV Casio start hitting three pointers consistently?

5) Will Ryan Buenafe dominate the La Salle frontline again?

6) Can Mangahas and Barua match the intensity of the Ateneo frontline?

7) Can the La Salle guards stop fouling incessantly?

8) Will Jai Reyes continue playing like a young LA Tenorio?

9) Will there be a fistfight in the game?

10) Will Franz Pumaren resign if La Salle loses today?