Many have doubted Gilas Pilipinas when it took on the formidable Jordan squad on its home turf but Chot Reyes and his wards had proven that all of its past moves and decisions– some of which drew flak from its angry fans – were in fact not in vain and just part of the whole preparation towards...
Yes, you heard me right. Some of you may scoff, choke a little bit, or raise an eyebrow, but I’d wish for you to read on first. As many vegans tout this—potentially from the fact there has been a rise in health consciousness and environmental awareness—unfortunately, the change of heart will...
Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto is definitely benefitting in the amount of basketball brilliance and knowledge right on that national team bench. Kai Sotto (PBA Images) The Adelaide center showed maturity beyond his years, shrugging off an early benching in the first half before bouncing back with...
Members of fishers’ group Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (Pamalakaya), together with climate advocates and various marginalized sectors, are set to mount a local climate strike to reiterate their calls for climate justice. (Photo courtesy of Pamalakaya) “, Filipino...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes couldn’t be more pleased to see Scottie Thompson and CJ Perez deliver in the national team’s 74-66 win over Jordan on Friday, Nov. 11, despite not playing in their natural positions. Scottie Thompson and CJ Perez (FIBA Photo) Without a natural point guard...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes lauded the national team’s defense in its big win over Jordan, noting that its efforts on the floor keyed the pivotal second half breakaway for the 74-66 victory. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes (FIBA Images) Trailing by four, 41-37, at the break, the...
Scottie Thompson’s 6-foot-1 frame may not be the most imposing for Gilas Pilipinas but there was no doubt that he played big and towered all over the taller and heftier foes. Scottie Thompson orchestrates the attack for Gilas Pilipinas with a eight points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in its...
A total of 42 championships with tons of coaching experience in international basketball. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes (left) and Ginebra coach Tim Cone (FIBA photo and PBA Images) This sums up the braintrust of Gilas Pilipinas with head coach Chot Reyes, a nine-time PBA champion,...
John Amores of Jose Rizal University. (GMA/NCAA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Noli Eala and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) chief Al Panlilio have both condemned the violent incident that took place during the game between College of St. Benilde and Jose Rizal...
Thirdy Ravena came in as the final cut when Gilas Pilipinas takes on a formidable Jordan side to open the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifer at the Prince Hamzah Hall in Amman, Jordan, early Friday morning, Nov. 11 (Manila time). (From left to right) CJ Perez, Ange Kouame, Kai Sotto...
Gilas Pilipinas star Dwight Ramos Smart brings Gilas Pilipinas action vs Jordan and Saudi Arabia this week via the GigaPlay App as our men’s national team fights for flag and country during the fifth window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers 2023. Gilas is set to battle Jordan in...
Nueva Ecija got a scare from Pampanga but kept its poise and won pulling away, 104-89, to move closer toward the North division finals in the OKbet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 4th Season Presented by Xtreme at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Palayan City. Hesed Gabo's steady play...
