Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
BOCAUE – Gilas Pilipinas poured it all out but still couldn’t escape the agony of defeat right on its home turf. Justin Brownlee's 41 points go for naught. (Ali Vicoy) Justin Brownlee and the rest of the nationals couldn’t complete its spirited comeback from 25 points down as Jordan escaped...
The FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is coming to its end and Gilas Pilipinas is eyeing a fitting close to a 15-month journey that is full of drama, agonizing failures and heartbreaks, and stories of resilience, redemption and hope. Justin Brownlee looks to lead Gilas Pilipinas to another victory...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is only making a slight tweak to his roster in the nationals’ final game in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the revenge-seeking Jordan on Monday, Feb. 27. Kevin Quiambao takes the place of Calvin Oftana in the lineup (PBA Images) Reyes, after...
Jamie Malonzo might be wearing a different color of jersey but the fans still cheered in the same level of intensity every time he goes for highlight plays. Jamie Malonzo provides Gilas Pilipinas a huge lift apart from his highlight plays. (FIBA Photo) And for the high-flying Gilas Pilipinas...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Carmelo Anthony is the newest FIBA global ambassador. (Ali Vicoy) Carmelo Anthony was thrilled to be named the newest FIBA global ambassador and follow in the footsteps of his friend and former USA teammate, the late Kobe Bryant. The NBA star, who was formally introduced as...
Mason Amos delivers in his debut in Gilas Pilipinas' 107-96 win over Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (FIBA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Mason Amos made a rousing debut in the Philippines' 107-96 win against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. The 18-year-old...
Carmelo Anthony receives a personalized Gilas jersey as the third FIBA World Cup global ambassador co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (Nikole Javier) By NIKOLE JAVIER FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have unveiled NBA star Carmelo Anthony as World Cup...
Gilas Pilipinas players take a group picture after winning against Saudi Arabia at the Mall of Asia Arena last August. (Photo from FIBA) As Filipinos based in the Middle East got limited allocated seats to watch Gilas Pilipinas in the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the...
With only one window left before the big dance in the FIBA World Cup next year, Gilas Pilipinas is finally shaping up to be the team that most of the Filipino fans have imagined. Scottie Thompson provides another all-around game for Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA Photo) Put to a tough test while still...
