Just moments after the buzzer sounded on the Philippines’ victory over China in its final outing in the FIBA World Cup, social media came alive with raucous chatter, shares, and comments about how the Gilas team was able to get some measure of revenge from the alleged abuses committed by China in...
Basketball has woven itself into the very fabric of Filipino society. From the bustling streets of Manila to the smallest barangays in far-flung islands, there exists a fervor for the sport that goes beyond a mere fandom. It runs through the veins of every Filipino fan, who would willingly travel...
Every bit of frustration that had built up for the past four losses finally came to an emotional end as Gilas Pilipinas let it all out in the game where only pride and glory were left at stake. Jordan Clarkson explodes for 34 points -- 24 in the third frame as Gilas Pilipinas snaps a nine-game...
OKINAWA (AFP) -- Japan qualified for the Paris Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 2, after finishing as the highest-placed Asian team at the Basketball World Cup. Japan's Yuta Watanabe (left) and Japan's head coach Thomas Wayne celebrates their victory against Finland after the FIBA Basketball World Cup...
Gilas Pilipinas deputy coach Tim Cone is standing by his embattled head coach Chot Reyes after being reduced to a punching bag following the team’s poor showing in the ongoing 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Gilas assistanct coach Tim Cone (middle) is standing by his embattled head coach Chot...
By MARK REY MONTEJO
Team Italy head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco called former eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao a “true legend” following their meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31 at the latter’s house. Italy's head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco (left) plays chess with Manny Pacquiao....
The current situation of Gilas Pilipinas may be dim and gloomy following the series of disappointments, but head coach Chot Reyes believes the future is bright for the Nationals. Kai Sotto, Rhenz Abando, Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu forms the nucleus of Gilas' future (Noel Pabalate/MB) Reyes...
Team Montenegro remains proud of its gallant stand against powerhouse USA despite absorbing an 85-73 defeat that booted them out of contention in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup last Friday, Sept. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) Montenegro...
Gilas Pilipinas hopes to salvage some pride in its final FIBA Basketball World Cup game when it takes on Asian rival China on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Jordan Clarkson and Gilas Pilipinas hope for a winning end in World Cup (Noel Pabalate/MB) The Nationals put...
The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup is nearly down to its Final 8 and among those nations which made the tough cut include Luka Doncic’s Slovenia and Germany. Luka Doncic of Slovenia is coming to Manila for the next round of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. (FIBA) The two participating...
The all-NBA squad USA is headed to the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup following its 85-73 win over Montenegro on Friday, Sept. 1, and another tournament title is brewing for the five-time champion. USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) And as the timing would have...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Latvia head coach Luca Banchi warned his players to beware of "fake friends" after they added defending champions Spain to their giant-killing conquests at the Basketball World Cup on Friday, Sept. 1. Latvia's Davis Bertans (middle) reacts with Rodions Kurucs (right) during the...
