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...
THE world's biggest FIBA 3x3 tilt gets going this Saturday, Sept. 23, at the SM Seaside City Cebu. Jimmer Fredette (FIBA) For hoops-crazy fans, these players are certainly can't miss. 1. Strahinja Stojacic (Ub Huishan NE) No stranger to playing in Masters held in the Philippines, the...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Gilas Pilipinas improved two places in the latest FIBA Men’s world rankings after finishing at the 24th spot in the recently concluded 2023 Basketball World Cup. Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) The Nationals climbed from No. 40 to 38 in the list and behind their Asian...
Pampanga writes another chapter to its rich basketball history as Lubao MCFASolver Tech Centrale-Philippines will see action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go Fiba 3x3 World Tour Cebu Masters next week. Lubao MCFASolver Tech Centrale-Philippines. Bannered by Terrence Tumalip, Central Luzon’s leading...
After more than two weeks of nonstop basketball action, the FIBA World Cup 2023 held in Manila came to a close last Sept. 10. Germany celebrates at the podium after ruling the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Excitement ran at an all-time high for the local fans, as the Philippines enjoyed the honor...
FRANKFURT (AFP) -- Germany captain and tournament MVP Dennis Schroder paid tribute to the team's "crazy" fans at a ceremony in Frankfurt on Tuesday, Sept. 12, celebrating his side's maiden World Cup victory. The German Basketball world champions, among them Dennis Schroeder (4thLeft) and German...
