It was the kind of victory that reverberated back home in the wee hours of a Thursday morning: Gilas Pilipinas stunning world No. 6 Latvia, 89-80, in the 2024 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga. Filipino fans celebrate Gilas Pilipinas' upset victory over world No. 6 Latvia in the 2024...
Mason Amos is looking to prove his worth in the national team following his second Gilas Pilipinas call-up ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July. Mason Amos (FIBA) The 19-year-old Ateneo big man, who was initially added to the pool as a reserve, has been...
For Topex Robinson, Kevin Quiambao’s stint with Gilas Pilipinas is nothing short of a blessing for De La Salle. La Salle head coach Topex Robinson and Kevin Quiambao (UAAP Media) The 49-year-old tactician continued to cherish the reigning UAAP MVP’s active role in the...
Christian Standhardinger was all alone in Ginebra’s sorry 103-91 loss in Game 2 of their PBA Philippine Cup best-of-seven semifinal battle against Meralco on Sunday night, May 19. Christian Standhardinger (PBA Images) Though thankful to have had the trust of his teammates and coaches...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone stressed that Justin Brownlee’s spot in the national team is still assured despite the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas' move to have former San Miguel Beer import Bennie Boatwright go through the naturalization process. The veteran mentor said...
Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone was obviously upset as he emerged from the team dugout at the Araneta Coliseum on Friday, March 15, following a 91-73 loss at the hands of rival Meralco in the 2024 PBA Philippine Cup. The veteran mentor, who was usually accommodating to the members of the...
Scottie Thompson will likely miss several games for Barangay Ginebra as he recovers from a back injury which he sustained during his Gilas Pilipinas duty in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers last month. Barangay Ginebra star Scottie Thompson (PBA/File photo) Thompson was present at the...
As great as the first window of Gilas Pilipinas, head coach Tim Cone could only wish that he could keep this team together for a little longer as the Nationals turn their focus on the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia in July. But sadly, that won’t be the case. Gilas head coach Tim...
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t help but laud Kai Sotto's performance in Gilas Pilipinas’ twin victories in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers this week. Gilas center Kai Sotto. (FIBA) The lanky, 7-foot-3 center exuded confidence in the team’s triumphs over Hong...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is confident that naturalized player Justin Brownlee can do better against Chinese Taipei as the Nationals gun for a window sweep on Sunday, Feb 25, at the PhilSports Arena. Justin Brownlee (AFP/File photo) The 35-year-old forward didn’t exactly play bad with...
Kevin Quiambao and Carl Tamayo are looking forward to having each other’s backs when they gear up for Gilas Pilipinas at least in the next four years. The big men duo, who brought National University Nazareth School to back-to-back UAAP championship victories in the juniors in their...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone stressed the importance of laying out the foundation especially now that the four-year plan to bring the country back into the World Cup has finally been set into motion. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone during the team's open practice at the PhilSports Arena...
