2002 Philippines Asian Games basketball team

The formation of the team was started after FIBA lifted suspension on the Philippine basketball on 2001.{{Cite news |last=Cordero |first=Abac |title=FIBA suspends BAP |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2001/06/26/93196/fiba-suspends-bap |work=The Philippine Star}}{{Cite news |last=Cordero |first=Abac |title=FIBA suspends RP |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2005/07/05/284978/fiba-suspends-rp |work=The Philippine Star}}

Ron Jacobs was re-hired as head coach. His first task was to form a blueprint of a team that can win the gold medal. He form two pool teams coached by his assistants (RP-Selecta, coached by Jong Uichico; and RP-Hapee, coached Allan Caidic).{{Cite web |date=2023-09-25 |title=Loss at Busan Asian Games in 2002 still lingers with Jong Uichico |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/38491280/loss-busan-asian-games-2002-lingers-jong-uichico |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Unfortunately, Jacobs suffered stroke in December 22, 2001.{{Cite web |date=2002-01-11 |title=Big blow as Jacobs suffers a stroke |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/217420 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Arab News |language=en}} But due to slow recovery, and inability to coach, lead assistant Uichico was tasked to coach the team.

Head coach: Jong Uichico

Assistant coach(es): Allan Caidic, Eric Altamirano, Binky Favis

All times are Korea Standard Time (UTC+09:00)

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Due to a Lee Sang-min three point-shot, the Philippines lost the chance to enter Gold Medal game/Finals.{{Cite web |title=KOREANOVELA: As heartbreaking as Gilas loss to Korea was, it wasn't even the worst |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/korean-heartbreakers-ranking-allan-caidic-kelly-williams-olsen-racela |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}}{{Basketballbox |date=12 October |place=Sajik Arena, Busan |time=15:00

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|points1=Moon K.E. 18 |points2=Racela 14

|rebounds1=Seo J.H. 8 |rebounds2=Menk 12

|assist1=Lee S.M. 4 |assist2= Hontiveros 2

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The team was considered as the worst sports disappointment in the history of the Philippine sports, as the team didn't won any medal.{{Cite web |title=Asi looks back at horror 2002 Asiad. Now he's hoping third time's the charm |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/asi-looks-back-at-horror-2002-asiad-now-he-s-hoping-third-time-s-the-charm-a795-20180812 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} The Philippines suffered another suspension from 2005 to 2007, so the result was the team unable to field player for 2006 Doha Asian Games.

The Philippines only won again a basketball medal in 2022 Asian Games (which is a gold).{{Cite web |date=2023-10-06 |title=Gilas exact revenge on Jordan to end 61-year wait to be crowned Asian Games champions |url=https://www.espn.ph/basketball/gilas/story/_/id/38582622/gilas-pilipinas-exact-revenge-jordan-end-61-year-wait-crowned-asian-games-champions |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Philippines win 1st gold in basketball at Asian Games since 1962 |url=https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/philippines-win-1st-gold-in-basketball-at-asian-games-since-1962/3009692 |access-date=2024-03-10 |website=www.aa.com.tr}}

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