Gilas Pilipinas is geared up and ready for the November window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announcing the 12-man roster Wednesday evening.

Harold Alarcon caught fire in the second half and unleashed a career-high 33 points to lead the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons over the University of the East Red Warriors, 77-67, in their UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball action Wednesday at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan.

In junior high school basketball, top-ranked University of the East zeroed in on an elimination-round sweep, while Far Eastern University-Diliman clinched the second Final Four ticket with convincing victories against separate foes.

The University of the Philippines women’s volleyball team will have Alohi Robins-Hardy as part of the coaching staff starting this UAAP Season 87, the Office for Athletics and Sports Development (OASD) announced Wednesday.

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone emphasized his belief that the Philippines will “have a shot” at beating the mighty New Zealand on Thursday, as they aim to finally win against the Tall Blacks.