Quentin Millora-Brown gaining rhythm with Gilas Pilipinas ahead of FIBA qualifiers 

A deeper understanding of his role is beginning to shape Quentin Millora-Brown into a more confident presence for Gilas Pilipinas as the team prepares for the next phase of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.

After entering the national program on short notice in the previous window, Millora-Brown now arrives with greater familiarity and a clearer sense of purpose. 

The big man is expected to reinforce the Philippines’ interior defense and rebounding in upcoming matchups against New Zealand men’s national basketball team and Australia men’s national basketball team, two teams known for their size and physical style.

Millora-Brown joined the national pool late in the previous cycle after a last-minute arrangement between the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and his camp, leaving him little time to fully absorb the system. With more preparation now under his belt, he believes the adjustment period is behind him.

“I’ve gotten a lot more comfortable with the system, with the way we want to play, that just last window obviously still new, still trying to figure it all out but this window I feel a lot more confident in how I would fit in, how I’m going to play,” said Millora-Brown in an interview posted by SBP on its Facebook page.

His first taste of international play came in two wins against the Guam men’s national basketball team, but the challenge level rises significantly this time with two Oceania powerhouses on the schedule.

For Millora-Brown, the assignment is straightforward: bring size, strength, and physicality to match the opposition’s frontlines.

“The size will be different. That’s the one thing I bring. You can’t train size. So, just being big and strong and physical with those guys because Australia and New Zealand are two crazy big teams,” said QMB.

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Quentin Millora-Brown playing in the games vs New Zealand and Australia is obviously positive news. At a mobile 6’10 who likes to bang bodies, his activity, defense, rebounding, and intangibles are considerable factors for Gilas. Kai Sotto however is out (injury prevention). pic.twitter.com/qQvjX18NsT

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“I think (that’s what I’ll be) bringing and honestly, just have fun. You just need to have fun and everything takes care of itself,” he added.

The former University of the Philippines standout emphasized that beyond size, discipline will ultimately determine whether Gilas can compete at a high level. He pointed to rebounding and ball security as the foundation for staying in rhythm against teams that thrive on forcing mistakes.

“That (rebounding) and protecting the ball,” said Millora-Brown. “They’re going to be pressing, they’re going to be up on the rebounds, making sure we don’t turn the ball over because that’s what they want to do.

“They want to speed us up, get us out of our rhythm. Those two things I think are vital for us to come out with a win but also make sure none of us have too much pressure on ourselves.

“When you play tight, you don’t have fun, you don’t play well, you make mistakes.”

With a clearer role and growing chemistry within the system, Millora-Brown now steps into the qualifiers not just as a newcomer adjusting to the international stage—but as a developing anchor expected to help Gilas hold its ground inside.

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