Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson looks to pass during their game against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER NBA star Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, Feb. 24, that the Philippines’ co-hosting of the 2023 FIBA World Cup is a huge...
Jamie Malonzo might be wearing a different color of jersey but the fans still cheered in the same level of intensity every time he goes for highlight plays. Jamie Malonzo provides Gilas Pilipinas a huge lift apart from his highlight plays. (FIBA Photo) And for the high-flying Gilas Pilipinas...
Justin Brownlee stretches for a layup against Lebanon (FIBA Photo) Gilas Pilipinas naturalized player Justin Brownlee was beaming with Filipino pride and joy as he finally donned the blue jersey he’s been dreaming to wear ever since feeling the love of the entire nation. The well-loved amiable...
BOCAUE -- In just one game, Justin Brownlee showed exactly why he’s been long sought by Gilas Pilipinas to become a naturalized player. Justin Brownlee makes immediate impact for Gilas Pilipinas (Ali Vicoy) But more than the skills that he could bring to the table, national team head coach Chot...
BOCAUE — For a team which barely had any games together and has been hampered by injuries, safe to say, Gilas Pilipinas passed the test against Lebanon -- with flying colors. Gilas Pilipinas shows great chemistry in big win over Lebanon (FIBA Photo) Without the ceiling and athleticism following...
Mason Amos delivers in his debut in Gilas Pilipinas' 107-96 win over Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. (FIBA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Mason Amos made a rousing debut in the Philippines' 107-96 win against Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24, at the Philippine Arena. The 18-year-old...
Carmelo Anthony receives a personalized Gilas jersey as the third FIBA World Cup global ambassador co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia. (Nikole Javier) By NIKOLE JAVIER FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have unveiled NBA star Carmelo Anthony as World Cup...
Naturalized Filipino Justin Brownlee and Fil-Australian Mason Amos are set for their Gilas Pilipinas debut when the nationals take on Lebanon on Friday, Feb. 24. (From the left) June Mar Fajardo, Justin Brownlee, Mason Amos and Jordan Heading. (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas photo) Brownlee, who...
The preparation of Gilas Pilipinas for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers is shifting to higher gear but injuries continue to plague the national team with just a couple of days left before the game against Lebanon. RR Pogoy is joining Japeth Aguilar and Ange Kouame...
Scottie Thompson celebrates his Perpetual jersey retirement with wife, former teammate and the school's director. By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has immortalized his journey in the collegiate ranks as Perpetual retired his No. 6 jersey on Thursday, Feb. 16. On his alma mater’s 48th...
Kelly Williams is glad that the work he’s been putting in to stay competitive is being appreciated, even at the age of 41 . Kelly Williams (PBA Images) The veteran forward, who first suited up for the national team in 2007, is getting a call-up to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas once again, this time...
TNT forward Kelly Williams got a call-up to be part of Gilas Pilipinas 24-man pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers amid the setbacks that hampered the national team's depth in the frontline. Kelly Williams (FIBA Photo) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas executive...
