GILAS Pilipinas Women recorded a significant leap in the recent FIBA world rankings after moving up from No. 44 to No. 39.

The Nationals’ improved ranking came after it reached the quarterfinal round in Division A of the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup last month.

Gilas Women stayed at seventh in the Asia-Oceania region. The only Asia-Pacific teams that are ahead of Gilas in the global rankings are South Korea, New Zealand, and Chinese Taipei, which are at 15th, 21st, and 36th, respectively.

Gilas finished sixth overall in the recent FIBA Women’s Asia Cup despite not having Afril Bernardino, Janine Pontejos, and Chack Cabinbin who were unavailable due to military duties.

Powered by Naomi Panganiban, Sumayah Sugapong, Kacey Dela Rosa, Kent Pastrana, Vanessa De Jesus, and Jack Animam, the Nationals were able to keep its spot in the prestigious Division 1 after coming up with a 1-4 slate.

Still at No. 1 spot in the world ranking is powerhouse United States of America. Australia also kept its hold on the No. 2 place while France is at third followed by Asian powerhouse China.

Completing the Top 10 are Belgium, Spain, Canada, Nigeria, Brazil, and Serbia. Japan, Asia’s the third-best team, crashed out of Top 10 after falling from No. 9 to No. 11.(CCM)

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