JAKARTA (AFP) -- France's Nicolas Batum said he was "scared to go home" after the Tokyo Olympic silver medalists crashed out of the Basketball World Cup with a shock loss to Latvia on Sunday, Aug. 27. France's players gather in a huddle during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group G match between...
With winning the 2023 FIBA World Cup seemingly out of reach in a tournament that is historically dominated by the teams from the west, Asian teams are eyeing for the next big thing in the horizon – an automatic qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be given to the best-placed...
Beaten but unbowed. Gilas Pilipinas may have lost the most important game against the Dominican Republic but it is in no way disheartened heading into the another crucial clash, this time against Angola in the continuation of the Group A action of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta...
There were anxious moments, most of it a question on confidence, or better yet cohesion. The chinks were obviously in display — and for one it seemed the opulence Team USA had brought disappeared in the thin air right after the first horn. For the first 10 minutes, it was...
Aside from the FIBA Word Cup, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s visit to the Philippines is shaping up to be a family reunion between him and his paternal cousin Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero. Paolo Banchero hoping to meet up with cousin PBA player Chris Banchero. (FIBA...
It wasn’t hard for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to feel the Filipinos’ passion for basketball following Team USA’s 99-72 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, Aug. 26 that saw 10,978 fans dominantly cheering for their young squad at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Anthony...
Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves was nothing short of grateful to the Filipinos for showing their support in Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Austin Reaves thanks the Filipinos for...
The Eagles' claws were obviously a lot deadlier than the Dragon's fire. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia are too much for China (Noel Pabalate/MB) Serbia flexed its might and rolled past China, 105-63, to open its Group B campaign in the 2023 World Cup in a rousing fashion at the Smart Araneta...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – Chris Newsome remained committed to helping Gilas Pilipinas in any way possible. Chris Newsome. (FIBA) Despite being the last cut for the Final 12, Newsome was still out on the bench cheering for the Nationals in their first assignment against...
Filipino fans once again displayed how crazy they are about basketball. Gilas assistant coaches Jong Uichico (left) and Tim Cone and head coach Chot Reyes (Noel Pabalete/MB) They came in droves at the Philippine Arena and shattered the previous 32,616 FIBA attendance record with 38,115 people...
June Mar Fajardo is finally starting to prove his worth on the international stage. June Mar Fajardo holds his ground against the towering centers of Dominican Republic, Karl-Anthony Towns included (Noel Pabalate) Often ridiculed by critics and bashers for failing to translate his dominance...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes assured that 7-foot-3 big man Kai Sotto will see more action in the team's next few games after seeing limited minutes in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25. Kai Sotto sees limited action for Gilas Pilipinas (Noel Pabalate/MB)...
