Tag: Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas

PHL to send basketball delegation to Asian Games

(Eagle News)—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is sending a Philippine team to the Asian Games after all. SBP and Philippine Basketball Association officials confirmed this in a press conference over the weekend. In a statement, Special Assistant to the President Bong Go said the decision was the result of his talks with the PBA and SBP “na kapwa naman maluwag na kinonsidera ang gusto natin na magpadala ng koponan sa nasabing palaro.” “Sayang po kasi […]

SBP withdraws national team from 2018 Asian Games

By Vivem Soriano Eagle News Service The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has  announced the withdrawal of the national team from the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia next month. In an announcement released through social media, SBP said the reason for the withdrawal was because “the time and chance to participate in the 2018 Asian Games would not be optimal.” As late as Thursday afternoon, the SBP and the PBA announced that the Philippines would be […]

SBP says it accepts Fiba decision over PHL-Australia brawl; “It could have been worse,” SBP president says

(Eagle News) — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Thursday, July 19, said it accepts the decision of Fiba to sanction it, and suspend 10 Gilas players and two coaches over the Philippines-Australia brawl in a World Cup qualifier on July 2. Al Panlilio, SBP President, said Fiba was “quite fair” in its decision, even as he said they would ” clarify some facts. “And maybe if we do that we can mitigate some things in […]

SBP apologizes over PHL-Australia brawl; “Violence has no place in sports,” it says

(Eagle News) — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Tuesday, July 3, apologized over the Philippines-Australia brawl in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 2, saying it would review the incident. “SBP stands by its conviction that violence has no place in sports,” the SBP said in a statement. According to the SBP,  “as the national team representing flag and country, we likewise extend our apologies to the Filipino people.” “We regret having breached […]

SBP hopes Fajardo may play in FIBA Olympic Qualifiers

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is strongly hoping that Cebuano basketball player Junmar Fajardo will recover from his knee injury and that he will able to join Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Olympic qualifiers. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by 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)