Smart’s Jude Turcuato, Uratex managing director Peachy Medina and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas’ Sonny Barrios. By NIKOLE JAVIER Six Philippine 3x3 teams are set to showcase their talent against international rivals in the inaugural Manila Hustle 3x3 on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons...
As expected, the tried and tested championship tandem of Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson will spearhead the 24-man Gilas Pilipinas pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in February. Jordan Heading and June Mar Fajardo returns to Gilas pool while naturalized...
Gilas Pilipinas is set to return to its regular once-a-week Monday practices as it gears up for the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers against Lebanon and Jordan on Feb. 25 and 28 respectively. Gilas Pilipinas is expected to return to once-a-week practice in preparation for the...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel's resident import Justin Donta Brownlee on Monday, January 16 took his oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines after the recent enactment of Republic Act No. 11937 or the law that granted him Filipino citizenship. Ginebra San Miguel's resident import Justin...
American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee, wearing a Barong Tagalog, answered queries from...
Justin Brownlee is now officially a Filipino. American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee,...
As drums continue to roll for the biggest spectacle in 2023, this basketball-crazy nation has endured all kinds of cheers, boos and jeers. And while Gilas Pilipinas may have failed on some occasions, not a moment the Filipinos went puffing without a fight. NBA star Jordan Clarkson is poised to lead...
Acknowledging his superb athleticism, and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year in Asia. Scottie Thompson takes a selfie with the Filipino fans. (FIBA photo) The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the...
The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill granting Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) import Justin Donta Brownlee’s bid to gain Filipino citizenship on Monday, December 12. The bill, House Bill No. 6224, which seeks to naturalize Brownlee, garnered 21 affirmative votes,...
Justin Brownlee is now one step away from realizing his dream of becoming a naturalized Filipino. Justin Brownlee poses with Senators Joel Villanueva and Sonny Angara (Photo from Sen. Angara) The House Bill 6224 or the proposed measure seeking to grant Brownlee a Filipino citizenship has hurdled...
NU's Karl Pingol (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER Former National University Lady Bulldogs head coach Pat Aquino believes the reigning women's champion team would only need to assert its championship poise when it faces the De La Salle Lady Archers in the finals. The Game 1 of the best-of-three...
Gilas women’s coach Pat Aquino and some of his players at the PSA Forum. By NIKOLE JAVIER Gilas Pilipinas Women's head coach Pat Aquino is excited to bring new talents into the national team pool including a naturalized player. After receiving the green light from Samahang Basketbol...
