Gilas Pilipinas guns for a winning start as it takes on Hong Kong in its opening game in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Tsuen Wan Stadium in Hong Kong on Thursday, Feb. 22. Justin Brownlee makes his return to Gilas Pilipinas. (File Photo/PSC-POC media pool) The Nationals plunge...
San Miguel guard Jericho Cruz savored the moment as a PBA champion as he is set to leave the country and suit up for Guam in the FIBA Asia Cup window later this month. San Miguel's Jericho Cruz (PBA Images) The Filipino-Guamanian player said SMB's title victory against Magnolia gave him the...
FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues to bring world-class basketball action at the fingertips of Filipino fans as it streams the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers campaign of Gilas Pilipinas via the Smart LiveStream App. Justin Brownlee returns to Gilas Pilipinas...
Justin Brownlee is just relieved to be finally back home. Justin Brownlee The Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player was glad to be back in the country after getting reinstated following a three-month suspension. Brownlee admitted that the past few months have been tough and stressful for him but...
The Senate adopted on Tuesday, Feb. 6, a resolution commending the FIBA Local Organizing Committee (LOC), the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) as well as the private sector, and all government agencies and instrumentalities for the successful hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup....
Justin Brownlee is finally back home. SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua and Gilas naturalized player Justin Brownlee (Alfrancis Chua Instagram post) The Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player returned to the country on Tuesday, Feb. 6 after finally getting the green light to participate in the...
The Philippine basketball youth squad continued its ascent in the world rankings after jumping by two places in the latest list. Gilas Boys (FIBA) Gilas Boys recently went up to No. 25 in the updated FIBA rankings, thanks to their strong showing in the U16 Asian Championship when they narrowly...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has turned over the basketball floorings used in the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup to the Philippine Sports Commission in a simple ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 21. SBP President Al Panlilio, center, turns over the FIBA courts used in the World Cup...
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (left), Jordan Clarkson (Speaker’s office, Facebook) The Philippines and Japan are two basketball-crazy nations--something that Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio somewhat alluded to during his historic address before...
Manila Chooks! pulled off one of the greatest—if not the greatest—upsets in its history early Wednesday morning, Oct. 18. Manila Chooks! Boosted by the new quartet’s chemistry, Manila Chooks! carved out a stunning 14-12 overtime victory over world No. 3 Antwerp TOPdesk of Belgium in the...
Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has donated his game-worn suit to the FIBA Foundation and is now on display at the FIBA House of Basketball in Switzerland. Photo from Chot Reyes Instagram Reyes shared that he was asked to donate one of his notable suit jackets he wore during Gilas...
Lubao-MCFASolver Tech Centrale is ready to shock the world when it makes its debut in the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Chooks-to-Go Cebu Masters this weekend. Lubao-MCFASolver Tech Centrale The Philippine club will have to top the qualifying draw to earn its spot in the main draw, but the squad led by...
