Gilas Pilipinas and head coach Chot Reyes are now in an anxious waiting game regarding the availability of prized big man Kai Sotto for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Kai Sotto (FIBA) A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Sotto, who, according to earlier reports, is...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. Chot Reyes (FIBA photo) The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for...
The PBA is extending its help to Gilas Pilipinas even after the FIBA 2023 World Cup. Commissioner Willie Marcial during his visit in Gilas Pilipinas practice. (PBA Images) The Board of Governors has already approved an October opening for the league's 48th Season to allow national team head coach...
Kai Sotto (FIBA) By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto is heading to the Japan B.League after a two-year stint in Australia’s National Basketball League, the team announced on Tuesday, Feb. 7. The Filipino import has signed with the Hiroshima Dragonflies after making significant progress as a...
Smart’s Jude Turcuato, Uratex managing director Peachy Medina and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas’ Sonny Barrios. By NIKOLE JAVIER Six Philippine 3x3 teams are set to showcase their talent against international rivals in the inaugural Manila Hustle 3x3 on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons...
As expected, the tried and tested championship tandem of Justin Brownlee and Scottie Thompson will spearhead the 24-man Gilas Pilipinas pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers in February. Jordan Heading and June Mar Fajardo returns to Gilas pool while naturalized...
Gilas Pilipinas is set to return to its regular once-a-week Monday practices as it gears up for the final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers against Lebanon and Jordan on Feb. 25 and 28 respectively. Gilas Pilipinas is expected to return to once-a-week practice in preparation for the...
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel's resident import Justin Donta Brownlee on Monday, January 16 took his oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines after the recent enactment of Republic Act No. 11937 or the law that granted him Filipino citizenship. Ginebra San Miguel's resident import Justin...
American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee, wearing a Barong Tagalog, answered queries from...
Justin Brownlee is now officially a Filipino. American basketball player Justin Brownlee’s naturalization to Philippine citizenship passes at the Committee on Justice and Human Rights level after less than two hours of deliberations on his qualifications Monday, November 21, 2022. Brownlee,...
As drums continue to roll for the biggest spectacle in 2023, this basketball-crazy nation has endured all kinds of cheers, boos and jeers. And while Gilas Pilipinas may have failed on some occasions, not a moment the Filipinos went puffing without a fight. NBA star Jordan Clarkson is poised to lead...
Acknowledging his superb athleticism, and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year in Asia. Scottie Thompson takes a selfie with the Filipino fans. (FIBA photo) The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the...
