MANILA (AFP) --Â Qatar was named host of the 2027 men's Basketball World Cup on Friday, April 28, burgeoning its reputation for staging major global sports events. Germany will hold the women's version in 2026, basketball's governing body FIBA said. Qatar hosted the men's football World Cup in...
Gilas Pilipinas finally gets to know its opponents in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup with the official draw ceremony happening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, April 29. The draw is seen to not only play a large part in the national team's preparations but also determines...
NBA legend and FIBA central board member Dirk Nowitzki took his time to go on a quick trip and enjoy the scenery in Tagaytay City ahead of the World Cup draw set on Saturday, April 29, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. *Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas chairman Sen. Sonny Angara takes a selfie with NBA...
The knockout rounds of the 2023 FIBA World Cup will now be played at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City instead of its initial venue at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. *The Mall of Asia Arena will now host the group phase games and the final phase. (SBP Photo)* The FIBA Central Board...
LA Tenorio has found a new purpose in basketball despite not being able to play and join his brothers inside the court – and that is to impart the knowledge and experiences during his days with Gilas to the new generation. *FIBA World Cup local ambassadors LA Tenorio and June Mar Fajardo (second...
Figuring in countless battles inside the court, the San Miguel Corporation and the MVP Group found themselves working hand-in-hand for a greater cause this time around. *Left to right. FIBA WC Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, SBP President Al Panlilio, SMC Sports Director Alfrancis Chua, 2023 FIBA...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. extended his support to the hosting of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and the Philippine Sports Commission-led Task Force by calling a meeting Wednesday, April 12 at the Malacañang Conference Room in Manila. *Deputy Senior Executive Secretary Hubert...
Basketball is home. And the Philippines will make the best of it. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to prepare for the country’s hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Marcos signed Administrative Order No. 5 on Monday,...
Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
BOCAUE – Gilas Pilipinas poured it all out but still couldn’t escape the agony of defeat right on its home turf. Justin Brownlee's 41 points go for naught. (Ali Vicoy) Justin Brownlee and the rest of the nationals couldn’t complete its spirited comeback from 25 points down as Jordan escaped...
