Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has refused to wave the white flag and is still hoping against hope, no matter how miniscule the chances are for the Nationals to book a spot to the 2024 Paris Olympics. The objective is to get to the Olympics, so no matter how flickering that hope is, that hope is still alive. Reyes and Gilas Pilipinas do have some glimmer of hope to cling to, but their fate is no longer in their hands. That's easier said than done, however, as Gilas Pilipinas is facing world No. As for the Paris bid, Gilas Pilipinas also hopes that the Akatsuki Five drops its remaining Group Phase game against world No.

Source: Manila Times August 28, 2023 23:55 UTC