Romwel Anzures

Gilas Pilipinas forward Carl Tamayo against Jordan in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, August 28, 2026, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Photo by Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1787932895820BR0I3489.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Gilas Pilipinas forward Carl Tamayo against Jordan in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, August 28, 2026, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay. Photo by Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News.MANILA — Carl Tamayo’s status remains uncertain as Gilas Pilipinas seeks to finish its homestand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with another victory on Sunday.</div>Gilas head coach Tim Cone said that while the star forward has some semblance of stability, it remains uncertain whether he will be able to play against Iran.“We’ll see what he can do. Right now, he’s having a hard time,” said Cone of Tamayo, who sprained his left ankle in the third period of their <a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/8/28/gilas-pilipinas-escapes-jordan-in-ot-to-open-2nd-round-of-world-cup-qualifiers-2239">82-81 overtime victory over Jordan</a> on Friday.“He can walk, but beyond walking, the ankle is swollen,” Cone added. “It’s a sprained ankle. We’ll give him the treatment tonight and tomorrow, and we’ll see how he is at that point.”Tamayo was among those who spearheaded Gilas’ comeback after being down 18 earlier in the contest.He already had eight points on 3-of-4 shooting and even ended the first half with a booming triple, but unfortunately hurt his left ankle with still 7:58 left in the third. Fortunately for the Nationals, Kai Sotto, Kevin Quiambao, and CJ Perez stepped up for Gilas — which was already without Justin Brownlee — to seal the win.However, Cone said it would still be a dampener if the Philippines were to be without Tamayo in yet another crucial match.“We still got RJ Abarrientos and Justin Arana on the list, so one of those two guys could fill in if necessary,” he said. “Hopefully, it won’t be necessary.”

Carl Tamayo’s status remains uncertain as Gilas Pilipinas seeks to finish its homestand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with another victory on Sunday.

Carl Tamayo’s status remains uncertain as Gilas Pilipinas seeks to finish its homestand in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers with another victory on Sunday.

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FIBA: Tim Cone keeps fingers crossed on Carl Tamayo’s injury

Rom Anzures,

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Published August 29, 2026 12:11 AM PHT

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