A shorthanded Gilas Pilipinas women’s team put up a brave stand in the knockouts of the FIBA Asia Cup before settling for fourth place following back-to-back losses to Japan in the semis and China in the battle for third on Sunday, March 30. Gilas Women put up a gallant stand in the FIBA 3x3...
Even with the growing clamor to add more players to Gilas Pilipinas’ pool after the Nationals’ twin losses in the final window of the qualifiers, head coach Tim Cone is sticking to his guns and will keep the pool as it is right now. Speaking to the members of the press in his first game back...
SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Arena cemented its position as a leader in Philippine sports tourism after being awarded the prestigious Sports Venue of the Year at the 6th Philippine Sports Tourism Awards. This recognition highlights the arena's commitment to excellence and its role in attracting major...
The Filipinos fed a towering Kai Sotto who got his position deep inside the paint. He was short on his initial attempt but tapped the ball to himself and finally scored. June Mar Fajardo is nothing but spectacular for Gilas Pilipinas. (FIBA) Few possessions after, it was June Mar Fajardo’s...
With euphoria still in the air after the Nationals’ historic win over New Zealand, Gilas Pilipinas is keeping its focus on the task at hand – and that is to qualify to the main draw of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup next year in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. And the wards of head coach Tim Cone have the...
Gilas Pilipinas had the huge home crowd leaving the Mall of Asia Arena ecstatic over an impressive win against world No. 22 New Zealand – a squad that the Nationals have not beaten for the last eight years and through their first four meetings. It was another milestone for head coach Tim Cone and...
Kai Sotto turned in his best performance in national team uniform while Justin Brownlee put on the finishing touches as Gilas Pilipinas finally ended the New Zealand jinx, 93-89, in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday, Nov. 21. From scoring and rebounding to...
De La Salle head coach Topex Robinson is simply proud of Kevin Quiambao who has been chosen to be part of the 15-man training pool that will prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers next week. La Salle's Kevin Quiambao (UAAP Media) Despite the UAAP season entering the knockout stage and the Green...
Gilas Pilipinas might be in danger of not having two of its big men in its home stand in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) Gilas team manager Richard del Rosario revealed that 6-foot-10 center AJ Edu is doubtful for the two games against New Zealand and Hong Kong while the...
Naturalized player Ange Kouame is joining Gilas Pilipinas in its preparation for this month's window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Erika Dy confirmed on Monday, Nov. 11. Ange Kouame joins Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. (File) The...
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA has expanded the permissible scope of coach’s challenge reviews on some out-of-bounds plays, saying Tuesday, Sept. 10, that if a foul should have been called on the play it now can be assessed shortly after the fact. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver (AP) The league’s Board...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone was quick to defend Japeth Aguilar as criticisms grew against the veteran big man for his performance in the recent FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Gilas Pilipinas' Japeth Aguilar (FIBA) The 37-year-old Aguilar was left with no choice but...
