National Basketball Association (NBA) star and future basketball hall of famer Carmelo Anthony enjoyed Filipino hospitality up until the wee hours of the morning at the home of 1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero last Saturday, Feb. 25. Carmelo Anthony (middle) visits the home of 1-Pacman...
The FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is coming to its end and Gilas Pilipinas is eyeing a fitting close to a 15-month journey that is full of drama, agonizing failures and heartbreaks, and stories of resilience, redemption and hope. Justin Brownlee looks to lead Gilas Pilipinas to another victory...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is only making a slight tweak to his roster in the nationals’ final game in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the revenge-seeking Jordan on Monday, Feb. 27. Kevin Quiambao takes the place of Calvin Oftana in the lineup (PBA Images) Reyes, after...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
Jamie Malonzo might be wearing a different color of jersey but the fans still cheered in the same level of intensity every time he goes for highlight plays. Jamie Malonzo provides Gilas Pilipinas a huge lift apart from his highlight plays. (FIBA Photo) And for the high-flying Gilas Pilipinas...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Carmelo Anthony is the newest FIBA global ambassador. (Ali Vicoy) Carmelo Anthony was thrilled to be named the newest FIBA global ambassador and follow in the footsteps of his friend and former USA teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. The NBA star, who was formally introduced as...
Mason Amos delivers in his debut in Gilas Pilipinas' 107-96 win over Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (FIBA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Mason Amos made a rousing debut in the Philippines' 107-96 win against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. The 18-year-old...
Carmelo Anthony receives a personalized Gilas jersey as the third FIBA World Cup global ambassador co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (Nikole Javier) By NIKOLE JAVIER FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have unveiled NBA star Carmelo Anthony as World Cup...
Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes are now in an anxious waiting game regarding the availability of prized big man Kai Sotto for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Sotto, who, according to earlier reports, is...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Manila Hustle 3x3 will stage the first Philippine women’s invitational basketball game on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons Magnolia in Quezon City. A total of 12 teams from five Asian countries are expected to participate as Uratex and Smart together with the Samahang Basketbol ng...
Gilas Pilipinas is set to return to its regular once-a-week Monday practices as it gears up for the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers against Lebanon and Jordan on Feb. 25 and 28 respectively. Gilas Pilipinas is expected to return to once-a-week practice in preparation for the...
