The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas plans to complete as early as next week a list of PBA players who can be tapped to represent Gilas Pilipinas in the February window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga. SBP president Al Panlilio and program director Tab Baldwin are set to...
Officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the Angeles University Foundation during the ocular inspection for the hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February next year. Photo from SBP Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vince Dizon vowed to provide the eight-country...
It looks like NCAA officials are seriously considering holding a bubble tournament for Season 96 next year. Members of the league’s Management Committee (MANCOM) are set to meet with PBA commissioner Willie Marcial Thursday afternoon in hopes of getting crucial information on the pro league’s...
Screenshot from CNN Philippines' YouTube channel Several PBA players under the San Miguel Corporation umbrella have proven that their in-game teamwork is just as strong off the court. San Miguel's Alex Cabagnot and Terrence Romeo and Ginebra's Mark Caguioa and Scottie Thompson showed off their...
The PBA could implement a closed-circuit format for the 46th season which could start on the league’s anniversary on April 9. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the concept will be implemented unless a COVID-19 vaccine becomes available in the weeks leading up to the 2021 season opener....
The PBA could allow its teams to pull off trades in January as the league is currently in the early stages of the offseason following the success of the 45th season bubble. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the moratorium will continue until the league determines a specific time even after the...
The all-amateur Gilas Pilipinas squad that competed in the Bahrain bubble against Thailand. (Photo from FIBA) Gilas Pilipinas coach Jong Uichico said that if he could have it his way he would consider forming a mixture of professional and amateur players for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifying...
PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday that representatives from the East Asia Super League have laid out plans for possible partnerships in the future. Speaking to select sportswriters inside the bubble in Pampanga, Marcial said EASL CEO Matt Beyer and chief financial officer Henry Kerins...
SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--The PBA is eyeing to fire off its inaugural men's 3x3 tournament before the start of the 46th season next year. Commissioner Willie Marcial said the board of governors has agreed to stage the 3x3 tourney prior to the target opening on April 9, 2021 during the virtual...
The PBA Rookie Draft last year. (PBA Images) PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday that the league is planning to hold its annual draft class selection on the second week of March next year. Marcial said the start of application is set on Monday, Dec. 7 and the deadline would be on the...
The opening ceremonies of the 45th PBA season last March in Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA Images) The PBA believes it can revert back to a traditional three-conference format if plans for the 46th season push through in April. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said after Thursday’s virtual meeting...
Members of Gilas Pilipinas sing the national anthem before its 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers match against Indonesia. (FIBA photo) The PBA Board of Governors on Thursday gave the green light for Gilas Pilipinas to enlist the services of pro cagers for the third window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup...
