Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas wraps up the initial phase of its campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, Feb. 27 with a massive test against New Zealand at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Coach Chot Reyes said the team is embracing the challenge of facing a high-caliber squad...
Photo from PBA NorthPort continued its rise from a winless start after adding to the frustrations of Phoenix Super LPG, 101-93, Saturday, Feb. 26 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Import Jamel Artis played all 48 minutes and produced 29 points, six rebounds and...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is preaching for more improvement from his team even after a convincing victory over India to officially start the campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Philippines rolled to an 88-64 win over the Indians in their Group A match...
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino played almost four minutes in his international debut as Japan defeated Taiwan, 76-71, in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Arena. The son of PBA legend Marlou Aquino produced two points off a pair of foul shots and...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas played like a collective unit before its first home game in front of fans since the pandemic and rolled past India, 88-64, Friday, Feb. 25 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Dwight Ramos, Thirdy Ravena, RR Pogoy and Robert Bolick...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas finally gets to see action in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Friday, Feb. 25 when it takes on India at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The national cagers face the Indian squad at 6 p.m. a day after winning their match against South Korea by forfeiture due to the...
Things are looking bright as far as the hosting of the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. FIBA executive director David Crocker (center) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio (right), and SBP executive director Sonny Barrios strike a pose with the prestigious Naismith Trophy...
Jamel Artis provided an all-around effort as the NorthPort Batang Pier edged the league-leading Magnolia Hotshots, 103-101, in the 2022 PBA Governors' Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City Thursday night, Feb. 24. (PBA) Artis scored 42 points on a 14-of-21 shooting from the field and...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is banking on the development of young players to further strengthen the national team heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Dwight Ramos (FIBA) "I think the program is to really develop the likes of Thirdy , sila Dwight into the World Cup. That's the core...
Photo from PBA NLEX coach Yeng Guiao paid tribute to Alaska for everything it has contributed during a long PBA stint that will end after the season-ending Governors’ Cup. Guiao had nothing but praises for the Aces, not only for playing inspired basketball since the announcement but also for how...
Photo from PBA San Miguel Beer continued its good run of form amid the import situation after taking down Phoenix Super LPG, 104-99, Wednesday, Feb, 23 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City. Orlando Johnson, whose fate is likely in limbo following the arrival of Shabazz...
Photo from FIBA FIBA deferred from taking immediate action on South Korea’s pullout from this week’s Group A window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum due to COVID-19 concerns. The world governing body confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 23 the South Koreans'...
