Gilas pilipinas suspended 8 players due to contract rejection with the team

Gilas Pilipinas, the Philippines’ national basketball team, has suspended eight players due to contract rejections. The most notable disciplinary action involving Gilas Pilipinas occurred in July 2018, following a brawl during a FIBA World Cup Qualifier against Australia. In that incident, FIBA imposed suspensions on ten players and coaches from both teams. Calvin Abueva received the longest suspension, serving six games, while others like Roger Pogoy, Carl Cruz, and Jio Jalalon were each suspended for five games. Assistant coach Jong Uichico was banned for three games, and head coach Chot Reyes received a one-game suspension and a fine of CHF 10,000 (approximately PHP 534,773).

More recently, in September 2023, Gilas Pilipinas faced roster challenges ahead of the 19th Asian Games. Due to clerical errors and late changes in the submitted player lists, several players, including Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo, were replaced by Chris Ross, Kevin Alas, Arvin Tolentino, Marcio Lassiter, and CJ Perez. These changes were necessitated by eligibility issues arising from the submission of a 37-man list that superseded the original 60-man pool. SBP President Al Panlilio acknowledged the situation, stating, “It’s very clear it’s just for the FIBA Asia Qualifiers.”

More recently, in September 2023, Gilas Pilipinas faced roster challenges ahead of the 19th Asian Games. Due to clerical errors and late changes in the submitted player lists, several players, including Calvin Abueva and Terrence Romeo, were replaced by Chris Ross, Kevin Alas, Arvin Tolentino, Marcio Lassiter, and CJ Perez. These changes were necessitated by eligibility issues arising from the submission of a 37-man list that superseded the original 60-man pool. SBP President Al Panlilio acknowledged the situation, stating, “It’s very clear it’s just for the FIBA Asia Qualifiers.