San Miguel Corp. sports director Alfrancis Chua is expected to take an active role at the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the Gilas Pilipinas program after being appointed to become the federation’s executive advisor. Photo from PBA PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed the appointment on...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas got the full commitment from the country’s major basketball stakeholders for the hosting of the FIBA 2023 World Cup and the formation of the best Gilas Pilipinas team for the global showpiece during a board meeting at the PLDT office in Makati City on Monday,...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes pleaded for patience and support amid the backlash from the string of dismal showings in their recent stints in international tournaments. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) Reyes said the entire program is still trying to navigate through the transition period as it...
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio made strong statements and claimed that it was former Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin who triggered the series of misfortunes in recent tournaments. AL Panlilio Photo from SBP There has been an ongoing clamor among fans calling for current...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is set to meet with the country’s major basketball stakeholders to map out their plans for the upcoming FIBA 2023 World Cup which the country will be co-hosting with Japan and Indonesia. Photo from FIBA SBP President Al Panlilio called on the stakeholders to...
Photo from PSC-POC Media The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas apologized for the disastrous campaign in the 31st Southeast Asian Games that saw Gilas Pilipinas lose the men’s basketball gold to Indonesia. SBP president Al Panlilio broke his silence Wednesday, May 25, three days after the...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is hoping that Jordan Heading could join Gilas Pilipinas soon despite him suiting up for the T1 League's Taichung Suns. Jordan Heading (FIBA) SBP President Al Panlilio said they are still waiting for FIBA's response after sending a formal letter to the...
Things are looking bright as far as the hosting of the Philippines for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. FIBA executive director David Crocker (center) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio (right), and SBP executive director Sonny Barrios strike a pose with the prestigious Naismith Trophy...
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is banking on the development of young players to further strengthen the national team heading into the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Dwight Ramos (FIBA) "I think the program is to really develop the likes of Thirdy , sila Dwight into the World Cup. That's the core...
Photo from FIBA Gilas Pilipinas could play without the presence of fans for its campaign in the Group A of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers later this month at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive director Sonny Barrios said the Quezon City government nixed the...
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio Al Panlilio will continue to lead the affairs of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas after being given a fresh mandate as president of the country’s national basketball federation. The SBP said Panlilio, who has been at the helm since 2016,...
Photo from FIBA Jordan Heading’s decision to play one of Taiwan's professional basketball leagues faces a big stumbling block after the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas bared that he has a current pact as member of the Gilas Pilipinas pool. The SBP said Thursday, Oct. 21 that it has informed world...
