Photo from FIBA Kelly Williams’ return to don the Gilas Pilipinas jersey in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers was perhaps the most unlikely scenario that became a reality. The 40-year-old played his first international game in more than a decade when he posted four points, four rebounds and two...
Photo from FIBA The return of Chot Reyes as coach of Gilas Pilipinas has also allowed him to reunite with players from his shortlived 23 for 23 program during his previous stint with the national team. Gilas players Robert Bolick, Thirdy Ravena, Dwight Ramos and Juan Gomez de Liano were part of the...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas wraps up the initial phase of its campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, Feb. 27 with a massive test against New Zealand at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Coach Chot Reyes said the team is embracing the challenge of facing a high-caliber squad...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is preaching for more improvement from his team even after a convincing victory over India to officially start the campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. The Philippines rolled to an 88-64 win over the Indians in their Group A match...
Photo from FIBA Matthew Aquino played almost four minutes in his international debut as Japan defeated Taiwan, 76-71, in their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match held Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Okinawa Arena. The son of PBA legend Marlou Aquino produced two points off a pair of foul shots and...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas played like a collective unit before its first home game in front of fans since the pandemic and rolled past India, 88-64, Friday, Feb. 25 in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Dwight Ramos, Thirdy Ravena, RR Pogoy and Robert Bolick...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas finally gets to see action in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers Friday, Feb. 25 when it takes on India at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The national cagers face the Indian squad at 6 p.m. a day after winning their match against South Korea by forfeiture due to the...
Things are looking bright as far as the hosting of the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. FIBA executive director David Crocker (center) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio (right), and SBP executive director Sonny Barrios strike a pose with the prestigious Naismith Trophy...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is banking on the development of young players to further strengthen the national team heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Dwight Ramos (FIBA) "I think the program is to really develop the likes of Thirdy , sila Dwight into the World Cup. That's the core...
Photo from FIBA FIBA deferred from taking immediate action on South Korea’s pullout from this week’s Group A window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Cup Qualifiers at the Smart Araneta Coliseum due to COVID-19 concerns. The world governing body confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 23 the South Koreans'...
Coach Chot Reyes (FIBA) Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes said the withdrawal of archrival South Korea from this week’s FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers window is no excuse for the team not to stay ready for any situation. While admitting that South Korea’s pullout due to a number of COVID-19...
Photo from FIBA The upcoming Group A window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers has been reduced to a three-team field after South Korea decided to pull out of this week’s games due to COVID-19. A report by South Korean website Jumpball bared that the Korean Basketball Association decided to...
