The horrendous campaign for the Philippine teams in the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup continues as the Gilas Pilipinas women’s team yielded to top seed China, 19-10, in its opening game at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Saturday, April 1. *Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women's team (FIBA Photo) * The Filipinas...
Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 men's team opened its FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup campaign on a wrong foot, yielding to a rugged and physical Iran, 14-11, at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square on Friday, March 31. *Almond Vosotros struggles against the physical defense of Iran (FIBA Photo)* Foul trouble proved to be a...
The Gilas Pilpinas eyes a strong start to its campaign when it takes on lower seeded rivals in the pool play of the FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup on Friday, March 31, at the Singapore Sports Hub OCBC Square in Singapore. *Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 national team delegation in Singapore. (Photo from SBP)* The...
Determined to exorcise the ghost of the Hanoi debacle and reclaim the lost gold in the Southeast Asian Games, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has put its best foot forward in forming what could be Gilas Pilipinas’ own redeem team. *From left, Christian Standhardinger, AJ Edu, Justin Brownlee,...
By Oliver Samson While strong winds are bad for most crops, the pili tree is prompted to bear more fruits when shaken by strapping air currents, said Santos Borbe, Jr, a farmer from Polangui, Albay. Pili trees thrive in Bicol even without human intervention. They grow in the region despite the...
Gilas Pilipinas remained at the No. 40 spot in the latest FIBA world men’s ranking following the results of the sixth and final window of the World Cup Asian Qualifiers last month. Justin Brownlee showed the way for Gilas in the sixth and final window of the qualifiers (FIBA Photo) The Nationals...
Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
Kai Sotto hopes to bring the Hiroshima Dragonflies to the playoffs and ultimately, to a championship bid. (Photo from Japan B.League) Kai Sotto looked settled right as he makes his debut with the Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japan B.League. The 7-foot-3 center, who signed with fifth-seed Hiroshima...
BOCAUE – The results of the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers offered more questions than answers especially when it comes to who will be playing as the naturalized player for the 2023 World Cup. Justin Brownlee (left) and Jordan Clarkson (FIBA Photos) NBA star Jordan...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE — Known as someone who thrived more when under pressure, the usually steady, calm and composed Scottie Thompson surprisingly stumbled in the most crucial situation. Chot Reyes offers comforting words for Scottie Thompson after two crucial free throw misses (FIBA Photo) With the game on the...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
