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You've come a long way Abai!

Well that 13 year journey was quick. Started from the floor of Cebu Coliseum for the University of Cebu to the floors of diffrent courts around the world.

After 13 years of representing the Philippines, nine-time PBA MVP Junemar Fajardo is set to bid farewell to the Gilas Pilipinas national team. And he sure left when the countries big man role is in good hands.

Fajardo is expected to play his final two games for Gilas later this month in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers 4th Window against Jordan and Iran at the Mall of Asia Arena.

And what a journey for you Bai!

-Dominated in Cebu for UC during CESAFI tournaments.
-Refused to be pushed over against imports for SMB in the ABL
-GOATED yourself in the PBA
-13 YEARS representing Gilas Pilipinas
-3 FIBA World Cup appearances
-Helped break the Korean curse in 2013
-Part of the team that ended the Philippines’ 40-year wait for a World Cup victory
-Gilas pull off a stunning upset over world No. 6 Latvia

From a tall lanky kid from Pinamungahan Cebu to being the young big man who first answered the call to now the veteran who became one of the pillars of Philippine basketball, Junemar Fajardo’s Gilas journey has been nothing short of remarkable.

The 13 years were not always good. There were tests along the way. Injuries, bashers and fatigue. But one thing is certain, in those 13 years, if JMF is capable of playing, he will play.

Now, it is down to

One final call.
One final tour of duty
One final window.
One final chapter.
One final mission.

Thank you, Junemar.

WE’VE COME A LONG WAY.

GEO CHIU BALIK GILAS!

Geo, had many doubters when he was selected as the 1st overall pick of the recent PBA Draft.

However, Geo worked hard, and is now reaping the fruits of his labor.

Currently he is averaging 9PPG 12.5 RPG 2.5 BPG.

His inclusion to the 20 man pool for the 4th FIBA Windo adds ceiling to the Gilas Roster.

We are now abundant of big men options.

Probably our tallest pool so far.

1. KAI 7'3
2. EDU 6'10
3. JMF 6'11
4. GEO 6'9
5. BALTI 6'9
6. MIKE 6'8
7. ANGE 6'10
8. QMB 6'10

KAI IS BACK!

Di tayo na pump fake ng SBP. Hahaha!

After taking time off from national duties, Kai is back to suit up for Gilas this 4th window.

A much needed ceiling to Gilas.

Peace na yata sila. Hahaha

Peace na din kaayo kay Kai. Hahaha

If this post of the SBP is a subtle hint that Kai Sotto could be on track to suit up against Jordan, then by all means it is a good news.

For now, we can only speculate.

But if Kai is healthy and available, his presence could be a major boost for Gilas.

All the more that Gilas is in the need to win all games to secure a slot.

Based on his performances in the Jones Cup and MPBL, is DJ Fenner a real deal?

Draft rankings are placing him with in the top 3 picks of the PBA draft.

Notable MPBL games:

vs. Parañaque: 18 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 2 STL, 1 BLK in 22:32.
vs. San Juan: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK.
vs. Gensan: 21 PTS, 3 REB, 1 AST.
vs. Quezon: 31 PTS, 7 REB, 5 AST, including five 3-pointers.
vs. Basilan: 17 PTS, 2 REB, 4 3-pointers.
vs. Mindoro: 11 PTS, 2 REB, 3 AST

Best game in Jones Cup 2026

vs CT-BLUE : 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks

To me parang athletic version lang ni Stephen Holt eh. Holt is a capable scorer and decent defender. Nag hit lang ng brick wall ang offense nya when he got traded to BGSM.

Now, tell me, is DJ Fenner worth it as top 3 pick sa upcoming PBA draft?

He is also 32 already.