2010 Asian Games - RP Team Gilas lands at 6th place

The SBP established the Smart Gilas Pilipinas program, backed by SBP President Manuel V. Pangilinan, as a developmental team that aims to qualify in the 2012 Olympics. In the 2010 Asian Games, the Filipinos met the Korean team anew in the quarterfinals and was eliminated. 

In 2010, the Smart Gilas Pilipinas and Sinag Pilipinas programs replaced the Team Pilipinas program. Sinag Pilipinas represents the country in regional competitions such as the Southeast Asian Games and SEABA Championship. Smart Communications is the main sponsor of both programs. Gilas is a Filipino word that loosely translates into English as "prowess", and sinag translates as "ray" (sunlight). The name Gilas was adopted from the mascot of the 2005 Southeast Asian Games held in Manila, Philippines which is an eagle. The mascot was designed by Filipino sports journalist Danny Simon.

During the Asian Games , the lineup was change to accomodate Sol Mercado, Kelly Williams, and Asi Taulava to add experience and toughness. Marcus Douthit our selected naturalize import were still in-process for naturalization after joining in as tryout for the spot.  

Philippine Basketball Team Lineup for Asian Games

1 – Andy Mark Barocca (PG)
2 – JV Casio (PG)
3 – Sol Mercado (SG)
4 – Chris Tiu (SG)
5 – Marcio Lassiter (SG)
6 – Chris Lutz (SG)
7 – Mac Baracael (SF)
8 – Japeth Aguilar (PF)
9 – Kelly Williams (PF)
10 – Jason Ballesteros (PF)
11 – Greg Slaughter (C)
12 – Asi Taulava (C)

1st  China
2nd  South Korea
3rd  Iran
4rth Japan
5th  Qatar
6th  Philippines

Boxscores

Iran     65–48     Philippines
Philippines     90–68     Qatar
Philippines     58–60     Japan
India     57–78     Philippines
Philippines     82–73     Chinese Taipei
QF
South Korea     74–66     Philippines
Philippines     96–69     North Korea