Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves was nothing short of grateful to the Filipinos for showing their support in Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Austin Reaves thanks the Filipinos for...
The Eagles' claws were obviously a lot deadlier than the Dragon's fire. Bogdan Bogdanovic and Serbia are too much for China (Noel Pabalate/MB) Serbia flexed its might and rolled past China, 105-63, to open its Group B campaign in the 2023 World Cup in a rousing fashion at the Smart Araneta...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – Chris Newsome remained committed to helping Gilas Pilipinas in any way possible. Chris Newsome. (FIBA) Despite being the last cut for the Final 12, Newsome was still out on the bench cheering for the Nationals in their first assignment against...
Filipino fans once again displayed how crazy they are about basketball. Gilas assistant coaches Jong Uichico (left) and Tim Cone and head coach Chot Reyes (Noel Pabalete/MB) They came in droves at the Philippine Arena and shattered the previous 32,616 FIBA attendance record with 38,115 people...
June Mar Fajardo is finally starting to prove his worth on the international stage. June Mar Fajardo holds his ground against the towering centers of Dominican Republic, Karl-Anthony Towns included (Noel Pabalate) Often ridiculed by critics and bashers for failing to translate his dominance...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes assured that 7-foot-3 big man Kai Sotto will see more action in the team's next few games after seeing limited minutes in the 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25. Kai Sotto sees limited action for Gilas Pilipinas (Noel Pabalate/MB)...
By IANE MACASIEB A number of local personalities, celebrities and officials were spotted inside the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan to watch and support the game between Gilas Pilipinas and the Dominican Republic on Friday, Aug. 25. Gilas Pilipinas guard Dwight Ramos...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE, Bulacan – AJ Edu was just too glad to provide the body to stop the bulldozing Karl-Anthony Towns in Gilas Pilipinas' loss to the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Basketball World Cup on Friday, Aug. 25. AJ Edu grabs the ball for Gilas Pilipinas. (Noel Pabalete)...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Canada opened the Basketball World Cup with a statement win over France on Friday, Aug. 25, while cohosts the Philippines fell short of a memorable victory in front of their raucous fans. Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dunks the ball during the FIBA Basketball World Cup group H...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. praised Gilas Pilipinas for their valiant efforts and assured the team of the people's support of their FIBA journey, despite their loss to the Dominican Republic in their first game. FIBA 2023 — President Marcos shares a moment with the players of...
By MARK REY MONTEJO BOCAUE – Karl Anthony-Towns obviously brought his A-game and put up a massive effort to silence the boisterous crowd and tow the Dominican Republic past the host Gilas Pilipinas, 87-81, in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 at the Philippine Arena on Friday, Aug....
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson led the individual scoring after the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening day across the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 25. Jordan Clarkson leads the individual scoring after Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup. (Noel Pabalate) The Fil-American...
