By MARK REY MONTEJO China’s Kyle Anderson was left impressed by the performances of Jordan Clarkson and Rhenz Abando after Gilas' 96-75 win in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Cubao, Quezon City. Gilas Pilipinas' Rhenz Abando...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Chicago Bulls guard Carlik Jones was thrilled and proud of South Sudan’s accomplishments so far despite being a debutant in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. South Sudan's Carlik Jones goes for a layup against an Angolan defender. (Noel Pabalate) With a proper mindset...
Chot Reyes wants out. He had one job: to lead the Philippines to a successful 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign that the country is co-hosting. Chot Reyes wants to step down as Gilas Pilipinas head coach. (Noel Pabalete) Reyes, the man who was tasked to call the shots for...
Jordan Clarkson has nothing but love and respect for Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes who announced that he is "stepping aside" from his position after the Nationals ended their campaign in the 2023 FIBA World Cup with a 96-75 victory over China on Saturday, Sept. 2. Chot Reyes (left)...
Just moments after the buzzer sounded on the Philippines’ victory over China in its final outing in the FIBA World Cup, social media came alive with raucous chatter, shares, and comments about how the Gilas team was able to get some measure of revenge from the alleged abuses committed by China in...
Basketball has woven itself into the very fabric of Filipino society. From the bustling streets of Manila to the smallest barangays in far-flung islands, there exists a fervor for the sport that goes beyond a mere fandom. It runs through the veins of every Filipino fan, who would willingly travel...
Every bit of frustration that had built up for the past four losses finally came to an emotional end as Gilas Pilipinas let it all out in the game where only pride and glory were left at stake. Jordan Clarkson explodes for 34 points -- 24 in the third frame as Gilas Pilipinas snaps a nine-game...
OKINAWA (AFP) -- Japan qualified for the Paris Olympics on Saturday, Sept. 2, after finishing as the highest-placed Asian team at the Basketball World Cup. Japan's Yuta Watanabe (left) and Japan's head coach Thomas Wayne celebrates their victory against Finland after the FIBA Basketball World Cup...
Gilas Pilipinas deputy coach Tim Cone is standing by his embattled head coach Chot Reyes after being reduced to a punching bag following the team’s poor showing in the ongoing 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Gilas assistanct coach Tim Cone (middle) is standing by his embattled head coach Chot...
By MARK REY MONTEJO
Team Italy head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco called former eight-division boxing champion Manny Pacquiao a “true legend” following their meeting on Thursday, Aug. 31 at the latter’s house. Italy's head coach Gianmarco Pozzecco (left) plays chess with Manny Pacquiao....
The current situation of Gilas Pilipinas may be dim and gloomy following the series of disappointments, but head coach Chot Reyes believes the future is bright for the Nationals. Kai Sotto, Rhenz Abando, Dwight Ramos and AJ Edu forms the nucleus of Gilas' future (Noel Pabalate/MB) Reyes...
Team Montenegro remains proud of its gallant stand against powerhouse USA despite absorbing an 85-73 defeat that booted them out of contention in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup last Friday, Sept. 1 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) Montenegro...
