Gilas Pilipinas Women hope to ride rise of WNBA popularity

MANILA, Philippines – With the phenomenal rise in popularity of women’s basketball in the United States, key figures of the sport in the Philippines hope to experience the same boost.

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Pat Aquino is adamant that women ballers in the nation ride on the wave of momentum by constantly lifting their brand of basketball to new heights.

“[Players] have to show up every time. You have to play the game itself,” Aquino told reporters during the viewing of the WNBA All-Star Game in Pasig City.

“I think we have the talent and it’s just a matter of looking forward of having them in a big environment, and we need the help of media to foster this kind of environment to have more basketball for the women’s program,” he added.

Gilas Women is experiencing a period of sustained success, as both the seniors and girls’ teams have secured a spot in the FIBA Asia Division A.




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