Even as the frustrations and heartbreaks continues to mount for Gilas Pilipinas, Jordan Clarkson vowed to soldier on for the fans – thousands of them in the venues and probably millions across the archipelago – who shared the agony of defeat in what was once a hopeful FIBA World Cup run. ...
Some members of the 2019 World Cup roster watched as Gilas Pilipinas fell at the hands of the same tormentor Angola, 80-70, in the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Aug. 27. Kiefer Ravena was disappointed after Gilas dropped its second game in front of the 2019...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is not losing hope for the country’s 2024 Paris Olympic bid even after the Nationals suffered disheartening blows to their campaign on Sunday, Aug. 27, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Gilas head coach Chot Reyes (middle) refuses to wave the white flag...
What was expected to be a dream celebration in front of a wild, sold out crowd turned into a nightmare. Gilas Pilipinas’ furious rally ended in vain after it absorbed a heartbreaking 80-70 defeat at the hands of Angola to remain winless in Group A of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta...
With winning the 2023 FIBA World Cup seemingly out of reach in a tournament that is historically dominated by the teams from the west, Asian teams are eyeing for the next big thing in the horizon – an automatic qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics, which will be given to the best-placed...
Beaten but unbowed. Gilas Pilipinas may have lost the most important game against the Dominican Republic but it is in no way disheartened heading into the another crucial clash, this time against Angola in the continuation of the Group A action of the 2023 FIBA World Cup at the Smart Araneta...
Filipino fans once again displayed how crazy they are about basketball. Gilas assistant coaches Jong Uichico (left) and Tim Cone and head coach Chot Reyes (Noel Pabalete/MB) They came in droves at the Philippine Arena and shattered the previous 32,616 FIBA attendance record with 38,115 people...
June Mar Fajardo is finally starting to prove his worth on the international stage. June Mar Fajardo holds his ground against the towering centers of Dominican Republic, Karl-Anthony Towns included (Noel Pabalate) Often ridiculed by critics and bashers for failing to translate his dominance...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. praised Gilas Pilipinas for their valiant efforts and assured the team of the people's support of their FIBA journey, despite their loss to the Dominican Republic in their first game. FIBA 2023 — President Marcos shares a moment with the players of...
Gilas Pilipinas guard Jordan Clarkson led the individual scoring after the 2023 FIBA World Cup opening day across the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia on Friday, Aug. 25. Jordan Clarkson leads the individual scoring after Day 1 of the FIBA World Cup. (Noel Pabalate) The Fil-American...
BOCAUE, Bulacan – Gilas Pilipinas held its ground but ultimately fell short in the end as the Dominican Republic put a huge spoiler to the party, coming away with an 87-81 victory before a record crowd at the Philippine Arena in the 2023 FIBA 2023 World Cup here on Friday, Aug. 25 Jordan Clarkson...
Chicago Bulls star Nikola Vucevic credited Montenegro’s strong preparations, which included a tune-up game against Gilas Pilipinas, for its winning start at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Nikola Vucevic (FIBA) Montenegro opened its campaign with a dominant 91-71 rout of Mexico at the Mall...
