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...
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...
With an overhauled all-Filipino lineup, Manila Chooks! got the exposure needed from the FIBA 3×3 Ulaanbaatar Super Quest, making head trainer Chico Lanete believe his charges are far from done. *Mac Tallo* The Filipino 3x3 cagers are shifting their focus on the Manila Masters set next month at home...
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...
The Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women’s team couldn’t sustain its good start and absorbed a 17-10 defeat at the hands of New Zealand, 17-10, to bow out of contention in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup quarterfinals at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Sunday, April 2. *Khate Castillo and the Gilas 3x3...
