The National Collegiate Athletic Association on Friday, Oct. 6, lauded Gilas Pilipinas for making the country proud in the Hangzhou Asian Games in China. NCAA management Committee chair Paul Supan of Season 99 host Jose Rizal University said the country’s oldest and longest running league is just...
For the first time in 33 years, the Philippine Men’s Basketball Team has successfully reached the Asian Games Final and is all set to battle Jordan and its star player Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for a shot at its first gold since 1962. Thanks to the heroic performance by Justin Brownlee, Gilas is a...
HANGZHOU (AFP) -- Fed-up Chinese basketball fans berated and mocked the men's national team on Thursday, Oct. 4, after the hosts' agonizing 77-76 defeat to the Philippines in the Asian Games semifinals. Jinqui Hu of China (AFP) The hashtag "Chinese men's basketball lost twice to Philippines in 32...
Just as the buzzer sounded off on Wednesday night, Oct. 4, in the game between the Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, not a few Filipinos may have stopped rejoicing for a moment to call to mind the storied campaign of the country’s first-ever, all professional basketball...
HANGZHOU, China – “Just-in” time. That was how one self-styled expert described Justine Brownlee’s sudden explosion in the final half that helped power Gilas Pilipinas to spell-binding 77-76 win over China in their titanic semis duel in the 19th Asian Games that left home fans in funeral...
HANGZHOU – This could be a rematch for the ages: Gilas Pilipinas vs Jordan for the 19th Asian Games men’s basketball gold medal. Gilas Pilipinas forward Justin Brownlee (right) and Rondae Hollis-Jefferson of Jordan. (PSC-POC Media Pool) And Justin Brownlee vs Rondae Hollis-Jefferson for...
HANGZHOU, China – The atmosphere, and even the feeling, was electric. Justin Brownlee goes for a floater against Chinese defender. (PSC-POC Media Pool) One said it was one for the ages, the other described it as unbelievable and unforgettable. There were too many descriptions. ...
The social media space erupted in frenzy and almost simultaneously when Gilas Pilipinas completed a momentous 77-76 victory over host China to advance to the gold medal round of the 19th Asian Games at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center in China on Wednesday, Oct. 4. Social media celebrates...
HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. Gilas Pilipinas players celebrate after beating China, 77-76, en route to finals. (PSC-POC Medial Pool) But that smile disappeared toward the end of...
Filipino-American guard Jordan Clarkson took time to look back to what he described as a fun experience during the off-season after spending time with Gilas Pilipinas and playing in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Jordan Clarkson (Noel Pabalete/MB) In a video of the Utah Jazz Media Availability press...
HANGZHOU, China – For Gilas coach Tim Cone, time has changed the landscape of Asian basketball for the better. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media pool) That was the strong belief of Cone, who handled the star-studded Centennial Team 25 years ago that suffered crushing defeats to China and even South...
HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with longtime rival Iran. And embarrassment, too. Gilas Pilipinas (PSC-POC Media...
