Gilas prep shifting to higher gear for final window – Cone

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:07:11 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The preparations of Gilas Pilipinas for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers is shifting to higher gear but injuries continue to plague the national team with just a couple of days left before the game against Lebanon. Gilas assistant coach Tim Cone revealed that the team […]

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Tamayo gets help from fellow Filipino imports in Japan B.League 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2023 05:12:15 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Carl Tamayo is certainly getting all the necessary help he could get to ease into Japan, and what better way to learn the culture than through his fellow Pinoy imports. The former Fighting Maroon standout, who struck a two-year deal with the Ryukyu Golden Kings last month, is pleased to be “picked […]

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Perpetual honors PBA star Thompson with jersey retirement

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2023 09:53:30 +0000

Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson, together with Perpetual Altas team manager and Athletic Director Anton Tamayo and University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) Las Piñas City campus School Director Dr. Don De Guzman, raises the replica of his Altas jersey No. 6 in a ceremony held at Gym II of the Home of the Altas in […]

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41-year-old Williams gets Gilas call up amid frontline setbacks

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 14 Feb 2023 23:08:23 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON TNT forward Kelly Williams got a call up to be part of Gilas Pilipinas 24-man pool for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers amid the current issues that have been hampering the formation of the national team especially the depth of its frontlines. Samahang Basketbol ng […]

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Gilas in waiting game for Kai Sotto’s availability in final window

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:14:09 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas and its head coach Chot Reyes is now waiting anxiously whether prized big man Kai Sotto is available or not for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. A cloud of uncertainty surrounds Sotto, who according to earlier reports, is looking to restart his NBA […]

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Coach Chot planning with caution in forming Gilas team for World Cup, Asiad

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 12 Feb 2023 00:06:32 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is planning with caution when it comes to the formation of the national team for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China in September. The veteran mentor said that nothing’s cast in stone when it comes to the composition of Gilas for the continental meet even […]

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Pinay belles stun Koreans in 3×3 tournament

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 05 Feb 2023 07:52:17 +0000

Angelis Resort stole the thunder from the fancied teams, sweeping Pool  elims to secure a spot in the cross-over quarterfinals on Saturday at the start of the 1st Uratex Philippine Women’s 3×3 International Invitational at Robinsons Magnolia Mall’s activity center in Quezon City. The team of the sweet-shooting Camille Claro, Jenina Solis, Blanche Bahuyan and Maryjoy […]

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Coach Tiu says Strong Group needs ‘6th man’ in Dubai

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:28:34 +0000

Strong Group is banking on its sixth man ˗ the overseas Filipino workers in Dubai ˗ to provide the much-needed boost as it takes on an expected tough field in the 32nd Dubai International Championship beginning Jan. 27. All bags are packed and ready to go as the Jacob Lao-owned Philippine basketball club flies to […]

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SBP, Gilas welcome new partner for FIBA World Cup

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2023 08:39:10 +0000

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is welcoming a key partner that will help move them forward in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 journey. Toyota Motor Philippines is taking part in this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup as a local major sponsor. In line with that, it has also entered into a partnership with the […]

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Romero, SBP thank PBBM for signing Brownlee naturalization; revenge is on

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:07:50 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The basketball community on Thursday rejoiced after President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos signed House Bill No. 6224 or the proposed measure that grants the Barangay Ginebra resident import Filipino citizenship into a law. “It’s the victory for Philippine sports particularly in basketball,” said Rep. Mikee Romero, who led the initiative in the House of […]

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