The iconic Blue Eagle Gym is set to host a Gilas Pilipinas game for the first time ever.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced on Tuesday that the historic gym in Loyola Heights, Quezon City, will serve as the venue for the Philippines’ home game against Guam in the FIBA World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Window 1.
Gilas will first face Guam on the road before returning to Manila for their home matchup.
Last October 11, the Blue Eagle Gym made its return to top-tier basketball when it hosted a UAAP Collegiate Men’s Basketball game for the first time in 20 years—featuring a clash between home team Ateneo and the University of Santo Tomas.
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That game drew a crowd of 5,373 fans.
Among the PBA players in Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas pool are naturalized Filipinos Justin Brownlee and Angelo Kouame, Ginebra stars Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson, RJ Abarrientos, San Miguel’s June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez, TNT’s Calvin Oftana, and Meralco’s Chris Newsome.
Also included are international-based players Dwight Ramos of Levanga Hokkaido, AJ Edu of the Gunma Crane Thunders, Carl Tamayo of Changwon LG Sakers, and Kevin Quiambao of Goyang Sono.
Free agents Jamie Malonzo and Quentin Millora-Brown complete the pool, with Millora-Brown expected to make his Gilas debut during the window.
