Foreign ambassadors in the Philippines rallied behind their respective teams and congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for its win over China in the ongoing FIBA Basketball World Cup games being hosted by the country. Filipino crowd erupts in cheers and applause after Gilas Pilipinas defeated China with a...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Canada dumped defending champions Spain out of the Basketball World Cup in the second round on Sunday, Sept. 3, while Italy, Serbia and tournament sensations Latvia also advanced to the quarterfinals. Canada's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (center) reacts with teammates as he shoots a...
TEHRAN (AFP) -- Hamed Haddadi, the only Iranian to play in the National Basketball Association, retired from international play at the age of 38 after his team was eliminated from the World Cup, state media reported. Iran's Hamed Haddadi. (AFP) The 7ft 2ins (2.18 meter) center made the announcement...
Gilas Pilipinas is likely to be without the very same personnel that played key roles in its 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign in the upcoming Hangzhou Asian Games in September. Jordan Clarkson is set to return to Utah while B.League players Dwight Ramos and Kiefer Ravena likely to be out in...
JAKARTA (AFP) -- Latvia head coach Luca Banchi said his team "doesn't need a coach any more" after the tournament sensations booked their place in the quarterfinals on Sunday, Sept. 3, with a win over Brazil. Latvia's head coach Luca Banchi (second to the left) celebrates after winning the FIBA...
It’s growing pains for now for the young Team USA following its 110-104 defeat at the hands of Lithuania in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) American head coach Steve Kerr was the...
Italy dominated Puerto Rico, 73-57, to end a 25-year absence in the Top 8 in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 3. Simone Fontecchio celebrates afte Italy punches its first quarterfinals seat in 25 years (FIBA) The Azzurri rode on a blistering...
Team Montenegro is not only leaving the Philippines on a winning note, but also grateful to the tournament co-host nation for its hospitality during its eventful stay for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA star Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) From Gilas Pilipinas to Team USA, the...
MANILA (AFP) -- China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic said his team need to play smarter after missing out on an Olympic qualifying spot at the Basketball World Cup with a fourth defeat on Saturday, Sept. 2. Aleksandar Djordjevic. (AFP) China slumped to a 96-75 loss to the Philippines in Manila to...
Dwight Ramos was feeling grateful as he celebrated his 25th birthday helping Gilas Pilipinas end its 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign with a much-needed 95-76 victory over China on Saturday, Sept. 1. Dwight Ramos celebrates birthday with a win. (Noel Pabalete) The Gilas Pilipinas...
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Jordan Clarkson is still feeling young and competitive to keep playing for the country in the foreseeable future. Jordan Clarkson to continue playing for the Philippines. (Noel Pabalete) The 31-year-old Utah Jazz star brought the Philippines to its...
Senators on Sunday, September 3 expressed their heartfelt gratitude and admiration to Gilas Pilipinas for ending the slump and winning against China over the weekend at the FIBA World Cup. From left to right: Senators Christopher "Bong" Go, Sen. Sonny Angara, Senate President Juan...
