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GILAS Pilipinas fell short in tuneup game against Turkey in Istanbul, 84-73, as the squad continued their preparations for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
EuroLeague veteran and 2023 NBA Draftee Tarik Biberovic led Turkey with 23 points on 5 of 9 shooting from the three-point range. “It was a tough loss against Turkey. We had our first taste of the type of opposition we will be facing in the OQT,” said Gilas team manager Richard Del Rosario. “While others may see it as a satisfying first game, our team mindset is – almost is not enough. We only have one shot at make it to the Olympics and we cannot be satisfied with almost winning.
EuroLeague veteran and 2023 NBA Draftee Tarik Biberovic led Turkey with 23 points on 5 of 9 shooting from the three-point range.
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