The historic Smart Araneta Coliseum will yet again make history from Aug. 26 to Sep. 3 as one of the venues for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The 63-year-old ‘Big Dome’ that served as the setting for the first FIBA World Cup in Asia in 1978 and the 'Thrilla in Manila' between Muhammad Ali...
The time is ticking for Kai Sotto and his participation with Gilas Pilipinas. *Kai Sotto. (FIBA photo)* The 7-foot-3 center may have already been signed to an agreement and was actually showing up in the sidelines during the team’s tuneup games but head coach Chot Reyes insisted the urgency for...
A slew of NBA talents serves as a big hurdle for Gilas Pilipinas and its dream 2023 FIBA World Cup debut as the Dominican Republic, the Filipinos’ first assignment in the global basketball showpiece, finally unveiled its extended roster on Thursday, July 27. *Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota...
Even as a 29-year-old FIBA Basketball World Cup attendance record begs to be broken, and a revered venue looks to add another milestone to its fabled existence, Gilas Pilipinas will make its way to the 55,000-capacity Philippine Arena on August 25, and the historic Smart Araneta Coliseum on August...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson has finally committed to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Jordan Clarkson (FIBA photo)* No less than Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio made the announcement on Tuesday, July 25, as the two camps finally settled into an...
A ticket to France for the 2024 Paris Olympics will be up for grabs for Asian teams competing in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, and a possible meeting between China and the Philippines could be a crucial game. The Philippines is in Group A with Italy, Dominican Republic, and Angola, while...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson showed some love to Kai Sotto following the latter’s much-awaited debut with the Orlando Magic in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas on Friday, July 14. *Jordan Clarkson (left) and Kai Sotto. (FIBA Photo)* Moments after the game that saw the...
As the anticipation for the FIBA World Cup 2023 reaches its peak, global partner Smart Communications, Inc. is set to further elevate the excitement by giving away premium game tickets to subscribers via the limited-edition FIBA Basketball World Cup Load Cards. *Gilas Pilipinas.* Smart subscribers...
Gilas Pilipinas coaches are set to sit down to map out the next move in the buildup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup when the contingent comes home from its three-week training camp in Europe. *(From left) Dwight Ramos, coach Chot Reyes and Scottie Thompson (FIBA Photo) * Head coach Chot Reyes said the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The United States will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA's top stars. The 12-man roster was announced on Thursday for the tournament which runs from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Japan and...
The injury bug continues to bite Gilas Pilipinas even during its trip in Europe. *Scottie Thompson is reduced to spectator in the Gilas training due to a hand fracture (SBP photo)* The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas through its Facebook page on Thursday, July 6, announced that Scottie Thompson...
MIAMI (AFP) -- Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo has had surgery on his left knee, the team confirmed on Wednesday, July 5, leaving the basketball star's participation for Greece in August's FIBA World Cup in doubt. *Giannis Antetokounmpo. (AFP)* "He had a routine surgery on his left...
