(Eagle News) — Gilas Pilipinas stormed to yet another victory in the Asia Cup on Sunday, beating Qatar who never said die but fell short nonetheless. The Philippine national team–which had secured a slot in the quarterfinals even before Sunday’s match— swept Group B with its six-point win against the Qataris, who did not disappoint with their outside shooting, especially in the later part of the game. The threes were what essentially put the Qataris […]
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Gilas crush Iraqis to keep unblemished record in Asia Cup; gain quarterfinals berth
(Eagle News) — Gilas Pilipinas took home the bacon on Friday night, crushing the Iraqi team with double digits, and getting a free pass to the quarterfinals. The Philippine team was off to a rough start, though, lagging behind the Iraqi team during most of the first quarter. The national team picked up their game slightly in the first part of the second quarter, but led the Iraqi team by only single digits. It was […]
Gilas Pilipinas to face old rival China in first phase of FIBA Asia tournament
The Philippines is set to face an old rival in the first phase of the FIBA Asia tournament this year, but the national team has high hopes they will be able to sustain their excellent performance in the SEABA tournament, which they won undefeated. Gilas Pilipinas is slated to face China’s seven-footers in the first round, after the Philippine national team was designated in Group B of the tournament to be held in Lebanon. The […]
FIBA OQT: De Colo, Parker leads France to conquer the Philippines on opening night
Pasay City, Philippines – The day of reckoning is finally here for Gilas Pilipinas as they finally face France in the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila at the Mall of Asia Arena. Playing inside a sold out arena, Gilas Pilipinas came out scorching as Andray Blatche came up big in the first quarter with 14 points to electrify the crowd as they lead France, 30-22. The same intensity was brought by Gilas Pilipinas in […]
FIBA OQT: Canada beats Turkey behind Joseph’s hot shooting night
Pasay City, Philippines – The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Olympic Qualifiers in Manila kicked off at the SM Mall of Asia Arena with Canada beating Turkey, 77-69, putting their team with a foot inside the door of the semi-final round. Canada went off to a very hot start and they were led by their team captain, Cory Joseph, who had 10 points in the first half while Tristan Thompson chipped in with 7 points to […]
China beats Phl bid to host 2019 FIBA basketball World Cup
(Eagle News) — China will host the 2019 FIBA World Cup for Basketball. This was the announcement earlier this evening as China won over the Philippines in the bid to host the prestigious international basketball competition. China has made a pitch making use of its vast experience in hosting international sporting events, having hosted the Summer Olympics in 2008 and being set to host the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship. In its bid, China featured […]
FIBA wants Pacquiao and Paras
MANILA, Philippines, July 16 (Eagle News) — According to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the FIBA wants two-time slam dunk champion Kobe Paras and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, playing coach of the KIA franchise to attend the pre-launch of the Manila leg of the 3×3 world tour. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Philippines to host FIBA 3×3 World Tour in August
MANILA, Philippines, June 23 (Eagle News) – According to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, the Philippines will once again host the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3×3 World Tour this coming August 1 and 2. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
FIBA starts inspection for playing venues in the Philippines
With the Philippines hosting FIBA 2019, the Federation of International Basketball Association is going to start inspecting playing venues in the country. Said venues include the Philippine Arena.
2014 FIBA group team already set
The competing teams of the 2014 FIBA World Cup was already divided into group teams with the Philippines being included in Group B along with Argentina, Senegal, Croatia and others. Here’s the complete list of the group teams.
