The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is fully committed to host the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in mid-June despite the possibility of another postponement due to the current COVID-19 situation in the country. Clark, Pampanga is due to host teams from three groups in the...
Screenshot from FIBA Esports Open E-Gilas Pilipinas posted contrasting victories in sweeping Mongolia to advance to the finals of the FIBA Esports Open III on Saturday night, April 17. The Laus Playbook Esports-backed Nationals routed the Mongolians, 95-35, in Game 1 before surviving with...
Photo from FIBA Bannered by Laus Playbook Esports stars anew, E-Gilas Pilipinas will look to regain the title in the FIBA Esports Open III but a bigger field awaits them in the online tournament slated this weekend, April 16-18. The national team for esports basketball will once again parade...
Photo from FIBA The COVID-19 pandemic is making it difficult for Gilas Pilipinas to map out concrete plans for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. “This word ‘plans’ is like a dream. We should be saying ‘What are your fantasies?’”...
Manila Chooks TM's Chico Lanete takes part in the two-point shootout of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters. (Photo from Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas) Manila Chooks TM’s Chico Lanete settled for fourth place in the two-point shootout of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters at the Al Gharafa Sports Complex....
Photo from FIBA For Kai Sotto to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the Olympic Qualifying Tournament, program director Tab Baldwin said the 7-foot-3 youngster will need more than just showing up for both competitions. “He has a willingness to come and I guess I’m the...
Manila Chooks TM’s Chico Lanete advanced to the final round of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters two-point shootout after topping the qualifying phase held Friday, March 26 (early Saturday, March 27 Manila time) at the Al Gharafa Sports Complex. The 41-year-old Lanete made eight of 10 attempts...
Manila Chooks TM's Chico Lanete tries to attack past a Graz defender during their qualifying match in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters. (Photo from FIBA 3x3) Chico Lanete scored a two-point shot in overtime as Manila Chooks TM ended its campaign in the qualifying draw of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour...
Photo from Chooks to Go Manila Chooks TM looks to defy the odds and secure a spot in the main stage of the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters when it takes on Graz and host Doha in the qualifying draw slated on Friday, March 26. Parading a new-look lineup, Manila is aiming to beat both clubs and...
Photo from Chooks to Go Manila Chooks TM will have to go through the wringer when it holds court in the 2021 FIBA 3X3 World Tour Doha Masters from March 26 to 27 at the Al Gharafa Sports Complex. Fielding a team of new faces, Manila Chooks TM, composed of 5v5 veteran Chico Lanete, scorer Mac Tallo,...
Photo from Chooks Two former PBA players will be part of a new-look Manila Chooks TM squad slated to compete in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters on March 26 to 27. Chico Lanete and Mac Tallo are joined by Zach Huang and Dennis Santos as Manila looks to make a good impression in the two-day...
Photo from FIBA Some of the big guns from the PBA won’t be reinforcing Gilas Pilipinas for the third window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers and the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio said the decision was made as the two international tournaments...
