Aside from the FIBA Word Cup, Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero’s visit to the Philippines is shaping up to be a family reunion between him and his paternal cousin Meralco Bolts guard Chris Banchero. Paolo Banchero hoping to meet up with cousin PBA player Chris Banchero. (FIBA...
It wasn’t hard for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards to feel the Filipinos’ passion for basketball following Team USA’s 99-72 victory over New Zealand on Saturday, Aug. 26 that saw 10,978 fans dominantly cheering for their young squad at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Anthony...
Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves was nothing short of grateful to the Filipinos for showing their support in Team USA’s 99-72 win over New Zealand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Austin Reaves thanks the Filipinos for...
Groups C and D are all set to excite Manila in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Mall of Asia in Pasay City is the eventual place to be for all 32 participating nations as it is where the Final Phase of the tournament, from the quarterfinals to the championship, will also be...
OKINAWA (AFP) -- Slovenia's Luka Doncic and France's Rudy Gobert will be among the NBA's international stars trying to stop the United States from regaining the Basketball World Cup when the event begins on Friday, Aug. 25, in Asia. Head coach Steve Kerr of the 2023 USA Basketball Men’s National...
Filipino-American coach Erik Spoelstra is back in town along with the members of the USA national basketball team which finally arrived in Manila on Tuesday, Aug. 22 ,for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Filipino-American coach Erik Spoelstra was all smiles upon his arrival in the Philippines....
ABU DHABI (AFP) -- Anthony Edwards, Austin Reaves and Tyrese Haliburton inspired a remarkable United States comeback against Germany in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, Aug. 20, to ensure the Americans wrapped up their five-game series of World Cup tune-ups with a perfect winning record. USA's Anthony Edwards...
ABU DHABI (AFP) -- The United States beat Greece in Abu Dhabi on Friday, Aug. 17, in a basketball World Cup warm-up game but head coach Steve Kerr said his side is still adapting to international rules. USA's coach Steve Kerr (left) greets USA's Jalen Brunson during the Basketball Showcase friendly...
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Anthony Edwards and Cameron Johnson each scored 15 points to lead a young United States NBA squad over Puerto Rico, 117-74, on Monday, Aug. 7, and conclude Basketball World Cup training camp. Austin Reaves of the United States drives to the basket against George Conditt of...
AUCKLAND (AFP) -- The United States came into the Women's World Cup as favorites to retain their title but performances so far suggest Vlatko Andonovski's side might not be the dominant force of old. *USA's midfielder Lindsey Horan (center) celebrates scoring her team's first goal during the...
MIAMI (AFP) -- The United States will compete at the Basketball World Cup in August with a team coached by Steve Kerr but without any of the NBA's top stars. The 12-man roster was announced on Thursday for the tournament which runs from August 25 to September 10 in the Philippines, Japan and...
USA's Kevin Wayne Durant celebrates with his gold medal in podium during the medal ceremony for the men's basketball competition of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama on August 7, 2021. (Photo by Aris MESSINIS / AFP) Eliud Kipchoge produced a marathon masterclass and...
