Gilas Pilipinas vs. Guam (Nov. 28) // 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers

Gilas Pilipinas, under head coach Tim Cone, kicks off its journey to the 2027 FIBA World Cup in Doha, Qatar, with a crucial away game against Guam.

The Philippines is the clear favorite, bringing a deep and cohesive 12-man lineup largely composed of players from the Asian Games gold medal team.

• Key Weapons: Naturalized player Justin Brownlee will be the focal point of the offense and leadership. He is supported by key veterans like Scottie Thompson (playmaking and hustle), Dwight Ramos (two-way excellence), and the formidable twin towers of June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar. The lineup also features young talents like Kevin Quiambao and the debutant big man Quentin Millora-Brown. Their strength lies in their system cohesion and superior depth.

Guam is making its first-ever appearance in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers and is not to be underestimated. As an Oceanic team known for their physicality, they are embracing the underdog role in front of their home crowd.

• Key Weapons: Their most familiar face is PBA star Jericho Cruz, who will undoubtedly lead their backcourt offense and provide veteran savvy. Guam will also rely heavily on their big men, including the 6’11” Jonathan Galloway and the experienced Tai Wesley. Their home crowd will serve as a powerful sixth man.

The battle lines are clearly drawn. Gilas Pilipinas will rely on its tried-and-true system, disciplined defense, and the high-IQ playmaking of Thompson and Brownlee to generate efficient offense. They are expected to dominate the rebounding battle with their size advantage (Fajardo, Edu, Aguilar, and QMB).

For Guam to pull off a historic upset, they must feed off the energy of their home crowd, have an exceptional shooting night, and utilize the star power of Cruz and Wesley to attack the Gilas defense relentlessly. Disruption and high physicality are key to keeping the Philippines’ system from running smoothly.

Prediction: Gilas Pilipinas is expected to secure the victory, but Coach Cone’s caution about Guam’s key players suggests the Nationals will have to work hard, especially in the hostile environment of the away game.

How To Watch: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Guam Game Info

The Philippines men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipnas, play against Guam men’s national basketball team in the first window of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Find out the game time information, when and how to watch Philippines’ game against the Guam on TV and streaming online.

• Date: Friday, November 28, 2025
• Time: 5:00 pm (Philippine Time)
• Venue: UOG Calvo Field House, Guam
• Game Stats: fiba.basketball
• TV: RPTV / One Sports / One Sports+ / PBA Rush on Cignal TV
• Live Stream: Pilipinas Live / One Sports YouTube Channel

Result and Scores: Gilas Pilipinas vs. Guam

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