Gilas head coach Chot Reyes doesn't mind receiving all the hate and negativity for as long as his players would continue to receive the same amount of love and support from their fans. Gilas head coach Chot Reyes (center) (FIBA) Reyes, who has been in hot water since taking over coaching duties for...
The booing incident intended for Gilas head coach Chot Reyes at the Mall of Asia Arena did not sit too well with NBA star Jordan Clarkson, who made his debut game on home soil in the Philippines' 84-46 rout of Saudi Arabia Monday night, Aug. 29. Jordan Clarkson (FIBA) Set during National Heroes'...
Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara on Monday, August 29 expressed confidence the Philippines’ hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup will serve as a platform for the country to boost its tourism and at the same time, expand opportunities in the field of sports. Angara, who chairs the Samahang...
EDITORS DESK Ramon Bonilla By the time you read this, Gilas Pilipinas may have won in Lebanon, a salvation of sorts for a squad that has been battling a terrible fight outside the actual corners of the hard court. If fate comes in a form of bad luck, the Filipino team — with a certified NBA star...
Gilas Pilipinas 2014 World Cup members Larry Fonacier, LA Tenorio, Jeff Chan and Gary David along with Ms. Universe 2018 Catriona Gray were introduced as local ambassadors of the 2023 World Cup during the One Year to Go Media Conference at the TV5 Media Center on Thursday, Aug. 25. The local...
Mason Amos flexed his might and dropped 28 points to lift Gilas U18 past Chinese Taipei, 84-73, en route to the national team's third straight win in the FIBA U18 Asian Championships at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran Tuesday, Aug. 23. Mason Amos (FIBA) Just like in their recent game...
Mason Amos and Jared Bahay formed a formidable tandem as Gilas U18 routed Qatar, 77-61, to secure their second win in the FIBA U18 Asian Championships at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran Monday, Aug. 22. Mason Amos tries to get past the defense of Mohammed Hashim Z Abbasher of Qatar during...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson and 7-foot-3 center Kai Sotto banner the 13-man pool of Gilas Pilipinas that will travel with the team when it leaves for Lebanon early Tuesday, Aug. 23, for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. NBA star Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto will be joined by...
The Gilas Pilipinas boys team faces an acid test in the group stage after being grouped with formidable foes in the FIBA U18 Asian Championship set from Aug. 21 to 28 at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. Gilas boys head coach Josh Reyes looks to repeat his team's fourth place finish in the...
Kai Sotto has committed to join Gilas Pilipinas for the fourth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas confirmed in a statement on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Photo from Adelaide “We are glad to have Kai into the Gilas fold and thank him for his proactive...
Ateneo commit Kyle Gamber joins a slew of La Salle High School standouts in the boys team while streaky shooter Kristan Yumul banners the girls team anew in their respective FIBA Under-18 Asian Championships. Kristan Yumul (left) and Kyle Gamber Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director...
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone is set to make his return to the national team as an assistant coach to Gilas Pilipinas head tactician Chot Reyes for the August window. Ginebra coach Tim Cone (PBA Images) Cone was named as part of the Gilas coaching staff for the World Cup but Reyes bared on...