Basketball

Chot Reyes’ game-worn suit now in FIBA museum

October 13, 2023

Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has donated his game-worn suit to the FIBA Foundation and is now on display at the FIBA House of Basketball in Switzerland. Reyes shared that he was asked to donate one of his notable suit jackets he wore du...

Justin Brownlee fails Asiad drugs test

October 13, 2023

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) – Justin Brownlee, who played a starring role to help the Philippines win their first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962, has failed a doping test, officials said Thursday. The American-born Brownlee tested positive for ...

‘Wounded’ Tigers not pushing panic button yet

October 12, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas remained optimistic that the squad can turn its season around despite absorbing its fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 of the men’s basketball tournament. The once hopeful start to the s...

King shows might as Generals foil Pirates

October 11, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO King Gurtiza took charge in the end game as Emilio Aguinaldo College handed the Shawn Umali-less Lyceum its first loss in seven starts with an 83-76 overtime win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil...

Bambol refuses to blink in his battle against PSC

October 11, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is not blinking in his “war” against the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), stressing the government sports agency had a hand in the demand lett...

Rookies shine as UP pips FEU in OT; Ateneo downs UE

October 11, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER No easy win this time for University of the Philippines. But in posting their fourth straight victory, the Maroons banked heavily on the heroics of rookies Janjan Felicilda and Francis Lopez to beat the Far Easter...

Stags outlast Bombers for 2nd NCAA win

October 10, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO San Sebastian overcame a shaky start to stun Jose Rizal University, 72-59, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Romel Calahat, who listed ...

Wemby tallies 20 points in pre-season debut for Spurs

October 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Wembanyama, the 19-year-old No.1 draft pick from Paris who is being tipped as a g...

UP’s Diouf, Onoh are week’s best in UAAP

October 10, 2023

Foreign student-athletes Malick Diouf and Favour Onoh of the University of the Philippines are two of the major reasons why its men’s and women’s squads have perfect records after three starts in the UAAP basketball competitions. Diouf, the reigning me...

Pure bliss: Fans sing praises for Cone, Gilas after Asiad golden triumph

October 7, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The three stars and the sun have finally shone above Asia. Gilas Pilipinas is back to the throne in the men’s 5-on-5 basketball in the Asian Games after an agonizing 61-year wait and it was only natural for its basketball-crazy fans...

Cone is not perfect, but he’s a blessing to PH basketball

October 7, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – The pain is now totally healed as far as Gilas coach Tim Cone is concerned. In the grandest game of them all, the Nationals put together a masterful job on both ends and pulled off a gripping 70-60 win o...

After 61 years, Gilas finally wins precious gold

October 6, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines produced what could go down as one of its greatest basketball wins in the history of Asian Games with a tense-filled 70-60 victory over Jordan Friday, Oct. 6, at the Hangzhou Olympic Gy...

NU, FEU stamp class over NCAA foes

October 6, 2023

UAAP teams got the better of their NCAA counterparts as National University took down Colegio de San Juan de Letran while Far Eastern University stamped its class against Lyceum of the Philippines University in the PG Flex Inter Secondary Tournament on...

Miracle in Hangzhou as Brownlee waxes hot to stun host China

October 4, 2023

BY REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. But that smile disappeared and turned sour towards the end of the game as Gila...

Gilas survives big Iranian scare, faces China in semis

October 3, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with long time...

Double mission for Cone, Gilas at Asiad

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA Game Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – Philippines vs Bahrain HANGZHOU, China – Forget about the mishandling of the Gilas Pilipinas’ lineup back home, it’s now time to get real. The Nationals arrived in this modern city on Sund...

Tondo kids honored during SMC-FIBA event

September 25, 2023

Hundreds of students from Tondo, Manila who served as mascots or player escorts during the FIBA World Cup were honored during a ceremony that also marked the 4th year of San Miguel Corporation’s Better World Community Center, a food bank and learning i...

Olympians to show wares in Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters

September 22, 2023

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CEBU CITY— The Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad’s biggest goal is to bag a slot to the Paris Olympics next year. Seeing action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters will certainly serve as a big inspiration for the charges of head trainer Chico Lanete. Olympians Dejan Majstorovic and Dutch Dimeo van der […]
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Perpetual Altas focused on elusive NCAA crown

September 22, 2023

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AT the end of the last NCAA season, the Perpetual Altas Men’s Basketball team took a long hard look at the lessons they learned and trained harder, fiercer than ever. With the start of Season 99 just around the corner, Perpetual Altas head coach Michael ‘Myk’ Saguiguit said his wards are itching to hit the […]
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Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones

September 22, 2023

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The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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St. Benilde coach Charles Tiu wary of tough competition in NCAA

September 19, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu’s morale took a blow from last season’s championship beating that the Blazers are now even more eager begin the redemption in NCAA Season 99 this Sunday, Sept. 24. While the sp...

Another setback for Gilas as Asian Games nears

September 19, 2023

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for all the possibilities involving the team’s final composition for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the PBA, in a joint press conference on Tuesday, Sept. ...

Gilas Boys vent ire on Kazakhstan, put World Cup bid back on track

September 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas boys team got its World Cup bid back on track, venting its ire on Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the FIBA Asia U16 Asian Championship early Tuesday. Sept. 19 at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Avoiding making th...

PH belles face rough sailing in Serbia

September 16, 2023

Uratex Dream is gearing for an uphill climb in the Red Bull Half Court World Final which starts on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia. The Philippine crew, bannered by Kaye Pingol, Mikka Cacho, Sam Harada, and Blanche Bahuyan, were drawn in Group A in the 15...

Take your pick! PBA holds Rookie Draft at Market! Market!

September 16, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER A deep pool of PBA aspirants await their fate in the much-anticipated 2023 Rookie Draft happening on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Market! Market! in Taguig City. A record of 128 hopefuls are listed in the Draft for the league’s upcomi...

Coach Yeng wants to add more size through rookie draft

September 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao is putting premium on adding size through the PBA rookie draft but would not think twice in going for the best talents if they remain available when it’s their turn to pick. The Elasto Paint...

Gilas men’s and women’s training now open to public

September 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone announced that the men’s and women’s basketball teams are set to have a joint practice on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Cone made the announcement through his X...

Zamboanga nips Nueva Ecija; Batangas foils Quezon in OT

September 12, 2023

Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines courted disaster before nipping Nueva Ecija, 67-65, on Monday in the OKBet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season at the Vitaliano Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City.Judel Fuentes knocked in two c...

From boos to cheers: Dillon Brooks turning haters into believers in World Cup

September 12, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON There’s no one who had a better character development than Dillon Brooks in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. From getting booed and jeered upon by the Mall of Asia Arena crowd during his first game to being cheered on plus ...

Cone satisfied with Gilas lineup, but keeps fingers crossed on Abueva, Perkins inclusion

September 12, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas interim head coach Tim Cone was pretty much satisfied with the team that he had formed for the 19th Asian Games that is set to start next week in Hangzhou, China. The multi-titled mentor has already unveiled his init...

Rhenz Abando grateful for World Cup experience, fans’ show of support

September 11, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Rising star Rhenz Abando expressed his gratitude to his growing number of fans and Gilas Pilipinas management for the support and opportunity they have showed during his maiden appearance in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. “Mabuhay k...

Romeo, Abueva named in initial Gilas lineup for Asian Games

September 11, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Terrence Romeo and Calvin Abueva could be in for a Gilas Pilipinas homecoming after being selected for the initial lineup for the 19th Asian Games which fires off on Sept. 23 in Hangzhou, China. Romeo and Abueva were two of the new ...

Germany beat Serbia to win basketball world cup gold

September 10, 2023

Germany beat Serbia 83-77 on Sunday to win the Basketball World Cup for the first time. The Germans, who went unbeaten through the tournament and were appearing in their first final, broke clear of Serbia in the third quarter in Manila. Serbia launched a furious fourth-quarter fightback but Germany managed to hold them off and […]
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Germany completes unbeaten run towards first-ever World Cup title

September 10, 2023

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Germany made history by becoming world champions for the first time after defeating Serbia 83-77 in the Final of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. Dennis Schroder scored 28 points to lead Germany, who will leave Manila with their second-ever World Cup medal to go with their third-place finish in 2002. Germany broke open the […]
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Dennis Schroder named FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 TISSOT MVP

September 10, 2023

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Dennis Schroder capped his historical run at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 by taking home the TISSOT Most Valuable Player award after guiding Germany to their first-ever title. Schroder tallied 28 points in Germany’s 83-77 win over Serbia in the Final. The team captain scored at least 14 points for the seventh time in […]
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FIBA, Molten extend World Cup partnership

September 10, 2023

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FIBA and Molten will continue working as Global Partners into a fifth decade after holding a renewal ceremony to celebrate a special collaboration that stretches back to 1982. The relationship between both organizations has delivered success through a shared passion and commitment to grow basketball globally and to innovate, with the 40-year anniversary marked in […]
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September 10, 2023

Luka Doncic gives back to amazing Pinoy fans By REYNALD MAGALLON Luka Doncic made sure to give back to the Filipino fans that adored and supported him all throughout the final phase of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila. ...

Luka Doncic joins elite company at FIBA World Cup

September 10, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Luka Doncic weaved his magic all throughout the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup to join an elite company of scorers in his first ever appearance in the global showpiece. The 24-year-old Dallas Maverick star became the only 12th playe...