The time is ticking for Kai Sotto and his participation with Gilas Pilipinas. *Kai Sotto. (FIBA photo)* The 7-foot-3 center may have already been signed to an agreement and was actually showing up in the sidelines during the team’s tuneup games but head coach Chot Reyes insisted the urgency for...
NBA star Jordan Clarkson has finally committed to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Jordan Clarkson (FIBA photo)* No less than Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio made the announcement on Tuesday, July 25, as the two camps finally settled into an...
Kianna Dy got some extra boost in F2 Logistics’ five-set win against Choco Mucho as her boyfriend Dwight Ramos watched and cheered for every point in the audience. *(PVL Images and Kianna Dy Instagram) * The opposite spiker has been the Cargo Movers’ leading scorer, and the extended match was...
Gilas Pilipinas coaches are set to sit down to map out the next move in the buildup for the 2023 FIBA World Cup when the contingent comes home from its three-week training camp in Europe. *(From left) Dwight Ramos, coach Chot Reyes and Scottie Thompson (FIBA Photo) * Head coach Chot Reyes said the...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is very much pleased with the learnings the Nationals have achieved through their three-week trip in Europe in preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. *Gilas Pilipinas huddles after the win over Lithuania University games representatives (SBP photo) * Reyes...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes wants to find the perfect balance in the Nationals’ offense and defense following their 90-80 loss against a Lithuanian select team early Wednesday, July 5. *Gilas Pilipinas is looking for solutions after facing trouble against versatile big men. (SBP photo)*...
Gilas Pilipinas may have ended the pocket tournament in Tallinn, Estonia without any victory but the Nationals are not coming away empty-handed as they got valuable lessons which they can use to further improve, according to head coach Chot Reyes. *Gilas Pilipinas got valuable lessons in the two...
Gilas Pilipinas opened its FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2023 campaign off the wrong foot, absorbing a thorough 105-34 beating at the hands of hosts Australia on Monday, June 26 at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. *Vanessa de Jesus is the lone bright spot for Gilas in its tough opening day loss...
Gilas Pilipinas remained in high spirits despite the early injury setbacks and the looming tough grind away from home when it leaves for Estonia on Thursday night, June 22, according to Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio....
Gilas Pilipinas center AJ Edu is set to make his debut in the pro ranks with the Toyama Grouses in the Japan B.League. The Grouses announced Edu as their Asian Quota Player for the 2023-2024 season on a social media post on Tuesday, June 20. *AJ Edu launches pro career with Toyama Grouses in the...
The early stretch of Gilas Pilipinas preparations for the 2023 FIBA World Cup is finally shifting to a higher gear as the Nationals entered the training camp at the Inspire Sports Academy in Laguna on Saturday, June 17. *Gilas Pilipinas during its training at the Inspire Sports Academy (Photo from...
Even after a successful first year as a professional player that saw him win titles in the East Asia Super League and Korean Basketball League, the Gilas Pilipinas call-up actually came as a surprise for Rhenz Abando. *The Gilas Pilipinas call-up came as a surprise for high-flying forward Rhenz...