By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last Sept. 10. Germany celebrates at the podium after ruling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor...
FRANKFURT (AFP) -- Germany captain and tournament MVP Dennis Schroder paid tribute to the team's "crazy" fans at a ceremony in Frankfurt on Tuesday, Sept. 12, celebrating his side's maiden World Cup victory. The German Basketball world champions, among them Dennis Schroeder (4thLeft) and German...
The final buzzer to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 rang with a much deeper meaning for Filipinos who witnessed the best players from all over the world and immersed in world-class hardcourt action in Manila, powered by FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart). After setting...
By MARK REY MONTEJO From Dirk Nowitzki, German basketball has found a new hero in Dennis Schroder following their successful campaign in the FIBA World Cup. Dennis Schroder celebrates with his teammates after winning in the finals of 2023 FIBA World Cup at MOA Arena, in Pasay City....
There is no one who had better character development than Dillon Brooks in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Dillon Brooks (FIBA) From getting booed and jeered upon by the Mall of Asia Arena crowd during his first game to being serenaded by cheers and MVP chants in Canada’s last game against...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Crowd favorite Rhenz Abando expressed his gratitude to the fans and the Gilas Pilipinas management for giving him support and opportunity in his maiden appearance in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Rhenz Abando. (FIBA) “Mabuhay ka mahal kong Pilipinas,”...
For the second time in 45 years, the Philippines showed how much basketball meant to the whole country following its co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. It was a homecoming of sorts for the basketball-loving nation after first hosting the tournament in 1978. FIBA secretary...
It was an ending they did not expect. Nevertheless, the triumph in Manila came as a sweet treat for their hard work. ‘Unbelievable’: Germany savors perfect run for first World Cup title. (Ali Vicoy) Germany was on cloud nine after finally winning its first Naismith Trophy courtesy...
MANILA (AFP) -- Small forward Dillon Brooks said Canada would take "good momentum" into next year's Paris Olympics after beating the United States to win bronze at the Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 10. Canada's Dillon Brooks (2nd left) and RJ Barrett react (3rd left) during the FIBA...
MANILA (AFP) -- Head coach Gordon Herbert hailed Germany's "team-first" attitude after they beat Serbia to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time on Sunday, Sept. 10, going unbeaten throughout the tournament. Germany's players celebrate after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup final...
Simply unbeatable. Dennis Schroder displayed nerves of steel and took over in crunchtime as Germany swept its way to its very first 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup crown with a nerve-wracking 83-77 victory over Serbia in the final on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Germany...
