Gilas scores in FIBA 3x3 China leg

MANILA, Philippines — Rey Remogat starred as Gilas Pilipinas scored a breakthrough leg title in the FIBA 3x3 Under-23 Nations League Asia 2 Conference.

Remogat drained the title-clinching deuce with still more than three minutes remaining as Gilas stunned Mongolia, 21-12, to rule the fifth leg over the weekend in Handan Shi, China.

Gilas’ previous best finish was at third a few days ago in Stop 2, where Remogat also put on a show capped by a game-winner in a 21-19 win over China.

Opposite the top-ranked Mongolian squad known for its halfcourt prowess, Remogat and company were not to be denied in leapfrogging China (325) and snatching the third place in the entire six-stop tour with 340 points.

Gilas trailed Japan (360) and leader Mongolia (460), which has won three leg titles entering the final stop at press time.

Remogat, who’s now a UP Maroon with his transfer from the UE Red Warriors, fired 18 points in the entire stop as Gilas also scored big wins against Japan, 19-18, and China, 20-17, en route to the leg victory.