It was an ending they did not expect. Nevertheless, the triumph in Manila came as a sweet treat for their hard work. ‘Unbelievable’: Germany savors perfect run for first World Cup title. (Ali Vicoy) Germany was on cloud nine after finally winning its first Naismith Trophy courtesy...
MANILA (AFP) -- Small forward Dillon Brooks said Canada would take "good momentum" into next year's Paris Olympics after beating the United States to win bronze at the Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 10. Canada's Dillon Brooks (2nd left) and RJ Barrett react (3rd left) during the FIBA...
MANILA (AFP) -- Head coach Gordon Herbert hailed Germany's "team-first" attitude after they beat Serbia to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time on Sunday, Sept. 10, going unbeaten throughout the tournament. Germany's players celebrate after winning the FIBA Basketball World Cup final...
Simply unbeatable. Dennis Schroder displayed nerves of steel and took over in crunchtime as Germany swept its way to its very first 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup crown with a nerve-wracking 83-77 victory over Serbia in the final on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Germany...
Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez believes that there are bigger things ahead for his team especially after its breakthrough bronze medal finish in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Best finish in the World Cup only the beginning for Canada, says coach. (FIBA) The veteran mentor,...
The PBA has already reached out to the Korean Basketball League to get clearance for high-flying wingman Rhenz Abando who is being eyed to bolster the Gilas Pillipinas lineup for the upcoming 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China later this month. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone intends to...
David Ong, the visionary behind The Curator. (Photo by Noel Pabalate/MB) The Curator bar stepped into the international spotlight sometime in July 2023 by securing the No. 34 spot on the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bar list. This significant achievement, celebrated at the Rosewood Hotel in Hong...
History beckons as two European teams take the centerstage in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup finale. Bogdan Bogdanovic looks to lead Serbia to its first World Cup title. (Ali Vicoy) Germany and Serbia are eyeing a piece of history as they lock horns for their respective first World Cup title at...
Luka Doncic weaved his magic all throughout the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to join an elite company of scorers in his first-ever appearance in the global showpiece. The 24-year-old Dallas Maverick star became the only 12th player in history to score at least 200 points after...
Luka Doncic made sure to give back to the Filipino fans who adored and supported him all throughout the final phase of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila. Prince Rivero and his son Luka receive the MVP of the Game trophy from Luka Doncic. (FIBA photo) Doncic gave away his...
Latvia made sure to leave a lasting impression in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, ending its surprisingly stellar maiden campaign with a 98-63 drubbing of Lithuania at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9. Klavs Cavars slams the ball during its rousing victory over Lithuania (Ali...
Luka Doncic and Slovenia ended their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign on a high note, holding off a stubborn Italy side, 89-85, to claim the seventh place in the final standings at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, Sept. 9. Luka Doncic gets swarmed by Italy's defense. (Ali Vicoy/MB)...
