Determined to exorcise the ghost of the Hanoi debacle and reclaim the lost gold in the Southeast Asian Games, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has put its best foot forward in forming what could be Gilas Pilipinas’ own redeem team. *From left, Christian Standhardinger, AJ Edu, Justin Brownlee,...
By Oliver Samson While strong winds are bad for most crops, the pili tree is prompted to bear more fruits when shaken by strapping air currents, said Santos Borbe, Jr, a farmer from Polangui, Albay. Pili trees thrive in Bicol even without human intervention. They grow in the region despite the...
Gilas Pilipinas remained at the No. 40 spot in the latest FIBA world men’s ranking following the results of the sixth and final window of the World Cup Asian Qualifiers last month. Justin Brownlee showed the way for Gilas in the sixth and final window of the qualifiers (FIBA Photo) The Nationals...
Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
Kai Sotto hopes to bring the Hiroshima Dragonflies to the playoffs and ultimately, to a championship bid. (Photo from Japan B.League) Kai Sotto looked settled right as he makes his debut with the Hiroshima Dragonflies in Japan B.League. The 7-foot-3 center, who signed with fifth-seed Hiroshima...
BOCAUE – The results of the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers offered more questions than answers especially when it comes to who will be playing as the naturalized player for the 2023 World Cup. Justin Brownlee (left) and Jordan Clarkson (FIBA Photos) NBA star Jordan...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE — Known as someone who thrived more when under pressure, the usually steady, calm and composed Scottie Thompson surprisingly stumbled in the most crucial situation. Chot Reyes offers comforting words for Scottie Thompson after two crucial free throw misses (FIBA Photo) With the game on the...
BOCAUE – Justin Brownlee's first two games with Gilas Pilipinas might not have ended the way he wanted it to be but the experience of playing for flag and country is definitely something he would cherish and not even a heartbreaker of a loss to Jordan could dampen his morale. Justin Brownlee...
BOCAUE – Gilas Pilipinas poured it all out but still couldn’t escape the agony of defeat right on its home turf. Justin Brownlee's 41 points go for naught. (Ali Vicoy) Justin Brownlee and the rest of the nationals couldn’t complete its spirited comeback from 25 points down as Jordan escaped...
The FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is coming to its end and Gilas Pilipinas is eyeing a fitting close to a 15-month journey that is full of drama, agonizing failures and heartbreaks, and stories of resilience, redemption and hope. Justin Brownlee looks to lead Gilas Pilipinas to another victory...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is only making a slight tweak to his roster in the nationals’ final game in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers against the revenge-seeking Jordan on Monday, Feb. 27. Kevin Quiambao takes the place of Calvin Oftana in the lineup (PBA Images) Reyes, after...
