By JONAS TERRADO The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is refusing to dwell on the lack of PBA players taking part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for next month’s final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Only six PBA players are taking part in the ongoing training bubble at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, […]
By JONAS TERRADO Kai Sotto announced Thursday that he will suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in next month’s final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers inside the Pampanga bubble. The 7-foot-3 youngster said he’s thrilled with the opportunity of donning the national team jersey in the senior […]
Continue reading …By WAYLON GALVEZ The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has approved the start of training for the first batch of players in the Gilas Pilipinas program in preparation for Window 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers next month in Clark, Pampanga. The first batch is made up of the core that won two […]
Continue reading …By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas emerged as one of the bright spots for Philippine sports in this pandemic-struck year. The men’s national basketball team went perfect across the two windows of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers where young guns were able to showcase their arsenal. With a mix of veterans and emerging stalwarts, […]
Continue reading …By CARLO ANOLIN The same “stricter” protocols implemented during the successful 2020 PBA Philippine Cup will be followed when the third leg of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers kicks off in Clark, Pampanga in February next year. Bases Conversion and Development Authority chief Vince Dizon vowed to provide […]
Continue reading …By JONAS TERRADO Indonesia was named host of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup slated Aug. 16 to 28, the world governing body announced Friday. The Southeast Asian country will stage the continental competition two years before co-hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup with the Philippines and Japan. As hosts, Indonesia […]
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