A slew of NBA talents serves as a big hurdle for Gilas Pilipinas and its dream 2023 FIBA World Cup debut as the Dominican Republic, the Filipinos’ first assignment in the global basketball showpiece, finally unveiled its extended roster on Thursday, July 27. *Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota...
There’s no decision yet whether Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson will be joining the Nationals for their pocket tournament in Guangdong, China. But if head coach Chot Reyes would have it, he would like him to stay in the country and simply focus on rehabbing his injured hand. “I think it...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson has finally committed to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Jordan Clarkson (FIBA photo)* No less than Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio made the announcement on Tuesday, July 25, as the two camps finally settled into an...
Kai Sotto was still nowhere to be found during the Gilas Pilipinas practice at the Meralco Gym on Monday, July 24, but head coach Chot Reyes is staying patient....
Kai Sotto finally reconnected with Gilas Pilipinas after attending its closed door tuneup game against the Ateneo Blue Eagles at the Moro Lorenzo Gym on Thursday, July 20. *Kai Sotto, right, is now in Manila to join the Gilas Pilipinas preparations for the FIBA World Cup. (File Photo/FIBA) *...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Kiefer Alas showed the way anew as the Gilas Pilipinas boys team strengthened its bid for an Asian Championship spot after clobbering Thailand, 85-49, in the SEABA U16 Qualifiers at the GOR Kertajaya in Surabaya, Indonesia on Tuesday, July 18. *Kiefer Alas. (SBP photo)* Coming in...
Kiefer Alas caught fire as the Gilas Pilipinas Boys team made a roaring debut against Malaysia, 94-52, in the FIBA U16 Asian Championship SEABA qualifiers in the GOR Kertajaya in Surabaya, Indonesia on Monday, July 17....
Gilas Pilipinas held its first practice since returning from its European trip with guys like Ray Parks, RR Pogoy and Calvin Oftana also rejoining the team on Thursday, July 13, at the Meralco Gym....
Kianna Dy got some extra boost in F2 Logistics’ five-set win against Choco Mucho as her boyfriend Dwight Ramos watched and cheered for every point in the audience. *(PVL Images and Kianna Dy Instagram) * The opposite spiker has been the Cargo Movers’ leading scorer, and the extended match was...
By MARK REY MONTEJO The Gilas Girls flexed their might once more, this time mauling Maldives, 144-22, to secure their spot to the knockout round in the FIBA U16 Women's Asian Championship at the Prince Hamza Hall in Amman, Jordan on Tuesday evening, July 11. *Gilas Girls celebrate as they manhandle...
Gilas Pilipinas coaches are set to sit down to map out the next move in the buildup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup when the contingent comes home from its three-week training camp in Europe. *(From left) Dwight Ramos, coach Chot Reyes and Scottie Thompson (FIBA Photo) * Head coach Chot Reyes said the...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is very much pleased with the learnings the Nationals have achieved through their three-week trip in Europe in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Gilas Pilipinas huddles after the win over Lithuania University games representatives (SBP photo) * Reyes...
