00:00 One of the first to play for the GILAS Pilipinas Youth in their campaign for the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship in Yaba Qualifiers is the 6'2" guard Keifer Alas.
00:10 Let's watch Alas' debut for the national team here in the news of Daryl O'Clarence.
00:16 Although he only played for the national team for the first time, GILAS immediately showed the 16-year-old guard Keifer Alas
00:25 after the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship in Yaba Qualifiers in Indonesia.
00:30 Alas showed an all-around performance for GILAS, which scored averages of 21.3 points, 9 rebounds, and 4.7 assists
00:39 to help the team win all their games.
00:42 According to his father and veteran basketball coach, Louis Alas,
00:46 they are excited about Keifer and the team's success and he hopes that it will continue until the Asian Championship.
00:54 Of course, we're very, very proud, me and my family.
00:57 I hope that they will have a good performance in the cup.
01:02 Coach Louis also added that he helped Keifer to expand his two NBA youth camps in the past few months to make his game better.
01:12 For sure, he helped us a lot, especially when he boosted his morale.
01:18 He brought a lot of kids to the three Filipinos who participated.
01:24 And of course, his knowledge in basketball skills.
01:30 He also learned a lot from us in Singapore and the Big Deal, his journey there.
01:37 In addition, Coach Louis also gave advice to Keifer, who is slowly making his name in the world of basketball.
01:46 Actually, Keifer is a matured kid and he knows how to improve.
01:53 Actually, the formula is not secret, it's a hardworking attitude.
01:58 Alas and the Gilas Youth returned home last night after qualifying for the U16 Asian Championship held in Qatar in September.
02:08 Daryl O'Flares, PTV Sports.
