UAAP executive director Rebo Saguisag By Nikole Javier The University of Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) president Fr. Aldrin Suan and executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag have no qualms with the departure of student-athletes to pursue a different direction in overseas leagues....
Jordan Clarkson (FIBA photo) By Nikole Javier Filipino-American player Jordan Clarkson has expressed his desire to get the Philippines back to the Olympics after 50 years of absence from the biggest sporting stage. In his recent "Manila Man Ep. 4" vlog, the NBA player who suited up for Gilas...
Japan B.League imports Dwight Ramos and brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are set to join PBA players and collegiate stars in the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Photo from FIBA The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas confirmed the commitment of the...
Former Gilas Pilipinas and current Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin hopes that Gilas Pilipinas can take full advantage of a three-month preparation time ahead of the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Tab Baldwin (Photo from FIBA) While the national team finally got the preparation time it has been longing ever...
Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tab Baldwin stressed that there’s no bad blood between him and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. In fact, he is open in helping the national team in its preparations for the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Photo from FIBA Talking in an interview with Radyo 5’s Power...
June Mar Fajardo and CJ Perez are being eyed by Gilas Pilipinas head coach and program director Chot Reyes for the November window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers after the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the PBA agreed to tap San Miguel, TNT and Ginebra as the three teams where Reyes...
A series of training camps in Europe and in the US, as well as a pocket tournament against World Cup qualified countries, are part of the initial roadmap for Gilas Pilipinas in the leadup to the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Jordan Clarkson has committed to join Gilas training six-weeks before the...
Senator Sonny Angara said he is willing to spearhead the filing of bills that would pursue the naturalization of Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) imports Justin Brownlee and Cameron Oliver in order to improve Gilas Pilipinas’ standing in the world hoops stage. TNT Commissioner's Cup import...
Gilas Pilipinas is looking to hold Monday practices anew as part of the team’s preparation for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers in November. File Photo from Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas National team head coach Chot Reyes bared the plans during the Senate Committee on...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes revealed that Ginebra's resident reinforcement Justin Brownlee and TNT's incoming Commissioner’s Cup import Cameron Oliver are up as two candidates for naturalization during the hearing of the Senate Committee on Sports, Monday, Sept. 12. TNT Commissioner's...
Senator Sonny Angara on Monday, September 12 expressed optimism that the Philippines is prepared to be a successful host in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Philippine sports is now “having a moment” with the unprecedented achievements coming its way, noted Angara, who chairs...
Senator Mark A. Villar on Monday, September 12, 2022 enjoined government agencies and legislators to work together in helping the Philippines' basketball athletes improve their performance in international competitions. In today’s inquiry by the Senate Sports Committee chaired by Senator...