Gilas Pilipinas without Dwight Ramos, AJ Edu for Asian Games
Gilas Pilipinas will be without key players Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu for the 2026 Asian Games due to scheduling conflicts with the Japan B.League. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is currently finalizing its roster from a previously submitted shortlist.
Why it matters
The absence of star players impacts the Philippines' ability to defend its gold medal in a major regional sporting event.
Gilas Pilipinas' Dwight Ramos being helped up by his teammates during a game vs New Zealand in the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers in Auckland. - FIBA PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines - Gilas Pilipinas will be without Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu in its bid to defend the men's basketball gold medal in the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan.
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Erika Dy confirmed Tuesday that both players are unavailable due to their commitments to the Japan B.League Manila Games on Sept. 9 and 10.
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"I think it's safe to say that Dwight and AJ won't be available because they're playing in the B. League Manila Games. There's a schedule conflict with the Asian Games, so they won't be able to join us,"," Dy said during the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum.
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