Gilas Pilipinas kicked off its buildup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a brief closed-door session that was attended by 14 players at the Meralco Gym on Wednesday, June 7. According to team manager Butch Antonio, PBA players June Mar Fajardo, CJ Perez, Scottie Thompson, Japeth Aguilar, RR Pogoy,...
Senator Nancy Binay on Thursday, May 4 expressed concern the recent power outage that hit the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 could affect the Philippines’ reputation as a host in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. Last April 29, the draw for basketball's 2023 FIBA World Cup...
NBA great and Argentine legend Luis Scola shared a couple of reminders for the host team, Gilas Pilipinas, if it wishes to perform well against the tough competition in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Luis Scola poses with the Naismith trophy during the FIBA World Cup draw red carpet. (Arnold Qiuzol) *...
NBA legend and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Dirk Nowitzki was celebrated like a rockstar by the ever hospitable and basketball-loving Filipino fans. *Dirk Nowitzki takes selfies with Filipino fans. (Arnold Quizol) * Showered with love and admiration from the fans who have been long supporting him from...
By Vicson Tan Esteemed guests and basketball personalities gathered Saturday night, April 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum to witness the draw ceremonies for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Dirk Nowitzki at the 2023 FIBA World Cup Draw. (Vickson Tan)* Among those present were FIBA Central Board members...
It turned out that Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes was not only keeping tabs with their group in the 2023 FIBA World Cup but also the fixtures of other Asian teams as that could also play a factor in the country's chances of qualifying to the 2024 Paris Olympics. *The 2023 FIBA World Cup...
The Filipino fans are going crazy with the prospect of seeing some of the biggest and brightest stars in the world of basketball in Manila for the 2023 FIBA World Cup in August. *Karl-Anthony Towns, Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum, Domantas Sabonis and Giannis Antetoukounmpo could be seeing action at...
Sports icons Manny Pacquiao and Yao Ming took part in the sports day First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted for the youth in Malacañang on Saturday, April 29. *SPORTS DAY -- First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos takes a selfie with the kids who joined the sports day she hosted in Malacañang on April...
With its group stage rivals finally known, Gilas Pilipinas can now turn its focus on building its pathway in the lead-up to the 2023 FIBA World Cup which would also include training camps overseas in June. *Jordan Clarkson (left) and Kai Sotto (FIBA Photo)* Facing a daunting task of getting past...
The road for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2023 FIBA World Cup now gets clearer as its group stage opponents have finally been identified following the results of the draw ceremony at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 29. *The Philippines, which is co-hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup with Japan...
Retired NBA star Dirk Nowitzki (leftmost) and Cavite 8th district Rep. Aniela Tolentino (center). (Facebook) Retired National Basketball Association (NBA) star, Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is in the Philippines to take part in the FIBA World Cup 2023 draw. It turns out that Cavite 8th...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed his excitement to "reenact" his late father's ceremonial jumpball toss when the Philippines hosted the 1978 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup (FBWC), as he welcomed the country's hosting of the much-awaited sporting...
