The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, the biggest basketball event in the world that takes place just once every four years, will begin soon in the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia. While each of the host nations would want to present top-notch basketball entertainment, they desire to show off the...
Local organizers declared on Tuesday, Aug. 15, that they are “95 percent” ready for the hosting chores of the FIBA World Cup when it fires off on Aug. 25. SBP President Al Panlilio (Noel Pabalate) "As you all know, the last five percent is similar to the last two minutes of the game, and...
Big man Kai Sotto has been medically cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting in 10 days. Kai Sotto has been cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA World Cup. (File Photo) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al...
Filipinos all over the country will get a chance to see the top prize in the sport's biggest stage as the Naismith Trophy will be flown to Cebu, Davao, Manila, and Ilocos Norte for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour Presented by J9.basketball. Aside from seeing the solid gold trophy...
Scottie Thompson seemed to be on his way back to Gilas Pilipinas. Scottie Thompson (FIBA photo) Sidelined by the metacarpal fracture on his shooting hand since July, Thompson is now able to do some shooting drills alone as shared by his loving wife, Jinky, in a Facebook reel posted on Saturday...
PARIS (AFP) -- NBA star Frank Ntilikina has been ruled out of France's bid to win the World Cup because of a thigh injury, the French Basketball Federation announced on Saturday, Aug. 12. France's Frank Ntilikina. (AFP) Ntilikina, who left Dallas Mavericks last week to join Charlotte Hornets, was...
From one world cup to another. The Philippine women's football team, coming off an impressive FIFA World Cup stint, paid a visit at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City and showed support to Gilas Pilipinas which, in two weeks' time, will also be facing the same immense pressure in the FIBA 2023...
PARIS (AFP) -- Greece's hopes of landing basketball's World Cup took a major blow on Friday, Aug. 11, when its star player Giannis Antetokounmpo announced he will miss the tournament. Greece's Giannis Antetokounmpo. (AFP) Antetokounmpo underwent knee surgery at the beginning of July and has been...
With just a little over two weeks before the opening day of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, co-host the Philippines finally welcomed on its shores a highly-anticipated, and highly-talented, reinforcement to bolster the Gilas Pilipinas basketball team which is set to play versus top-notch...
Gilas Pilipinas is finally getting its big gun ready for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Jordan Clarkson is set to arrive in the country on Tuesday morning (FIBA photo) The national team's most potent weapon in NBA star Jordan Clarkson is already heading for Manila on Monday, Aug. 7, and is set to...
United States basketball team head coach Steve Kerr is looking forward to competing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup next month at the SM Mall of Asia Arena and bared their ultimate design by way of a chilly warning to the opposition. “My staff and I are thrilled to have the opportunity to coach such...
As the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 sweeps the Philippines in the next few weeks, FIBA global partner and mobile services provider Smart Communications, Inc. is giving Filipino basketball fans the chance to witness and experience this historic sports event, live and exclusive. *Jordan Clarkson of...
