By JONAS TERRADO One of the most emotional scenes during the night Gilas Pilipinas confirmed its place in the FIBA World Cup for the first time in almost four decades didn’t happen on the court. Inside the press room of the Mall of Asia Arena saw Ranidel de Ocampo and Marc […]
By TITO S. TALAO A bomb blast in Beirut eight years ago, though far less destructive and deadly than the monster explosion that rocked the Lebanese capital several days ago, may have ultimately forced the hand of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) to transfer hosting rights of the 27th FIBA […]
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By JONAS TERRADO Gilas Pilipinas veterans on Wednesday expressed their support to Lebanese basketball legend Fadi El-Khatib, whose country is reeling from a devastating blast that rocked the capital Beirut the other day. Former national team coach Chot Reyes and Gilas great Jimmy Alapag sent their messages to El-Khatib, who posted a message […]
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A day after Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 was granted pro status by the Games and Amusement Board, Commissioner Eric Altamirano immediately buckled down to work. Altamirano met with the team owners that will play in the 2020 season of the league also endorsed by the International Basketball Federation, Thursday at C3 Events Place in […]
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BY JONAS TERRADO The Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 league on Wednesday gained professional status from the Games and Amusements Board ahead of plans to start its second season in September. Commissioner Eric Altamirano said the GAB approval will open opportunities for cagers an avenue to play professional under the setup of playing […]
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BY WAYLON GALVEZ E-Gilas Pilipinas team manager Richard Brojan said the national team has what it takes to challenge the so-called top guns from the United and Europe if and when FIBA decides to allow matches of countries from different continents. “From what we saw, I think we have a shot […]
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