Gilas Pilipinas players take a group picture after winning against Saudi Arabia at the Mall of Asia Arena last August. (Photo from FIBA) As Filipinos based in the Middle East got limited allocated seats to watch Gilas Pilipinas in the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the...
Converge head coach Aldin Ayo continues to prove that his coaching wits truly belong to the big league. Converge head coach Aldin Ayo (PBA Images) Right on his first conference, the rookie coach has now collected big wins over some of the seasoned coaches in the PBA, including grand slam coach...
With only one window left before the big dance in the FIBA World Cup next year, Gilas Pilipinas is finally shaping up to be the team that most of the Filipino fans have imagined. Scottie Thompson provides another all-around game for Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA Photo) Put to a tough test while still...
Myles Powell remained on a tear just two days removed after dropping a 50-point bomb. Myles Powell drops 36 points to steer Bay Area to another lopsided win. (PBA Images) The high-scoring import followed up his splendid scoring performance with 36 points to spearhead Bay Area to a 118-98 demolition...
K-pop superstars BTS' Jungkook will be performing at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. This was announced on BTS’ official Twitter account on Nov. 12. BTS' Jungkook (left) and the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 trophy (Twitter, Qatar government's FIFA World Cup website) In...
Magnolia is taking so much pride in its defense and it is set to be put on a litmus test against the fiery offense of Phoenix when they figure in a battle of the two of the best teams so far in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Ynares Center in Antipolo on Saturday, Nov. 12. Nick Rakocevic...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes couldn’t be more pleased to see Scottie Thompson and CJ Perez deliver in the national team’s 74-66 win over Jordan on Friday, Nov. 11, despite not playing in their natural positions. Scottie Thompson and CJ Perez (FIBA Photo) Without a natural point guard...
Scottie Thompson’s 6-foot-1 frame may not be the most imposing for Gilas Pilipinas but there was no doubt that he played big and towered all over the taller and heftier foes. Scottie Thompson orchestrates the attack for Gilas Pilipinas with a eight points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in its...
Thirdy Ravena came in as the final cut when Gilas Pilipinas takes on a formidable Jordan side to open the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifer at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan, early Friday morning, Nov. 11 (Manila time). (From left to right) CJ Perez, Ange Kouame, Kai Sotto...
Converge simply made sure it came in with more ammunition against Phoenix. Quincy Miller leads the hot-shooting Converge to a franchise-best scoring and three-point makes (PBA Images) Quincy Miller and RK Ilagan took the spotlight and provided both of their career-best scoring as the FiberXers...
Expect fireworks when Phoenix and Converge, the two hottest teams in the league so far, lock horns in the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Converge coach Aldin Ayo (left) and Phoenix coach Topex Robinson (PBA Images) Tied for the longest winning...
Photo from FIBA By NIKOLE JAVIER Kiefer Ravena deemed the Gilas crew in tip-top shape as the 20-man lineup returned for national duties from their respective leagues ahead of the fifth window of the 2023 World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Gilas Pilipinas, which will face Jordan on Nov. 10 in Amman, would...
