Scottie Thompson voted as 2022 Player of the Year

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2022 03:41:52 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON Acknowledging his superb athleticism and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year. The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the charismatic guard who bested NBA player and Japanese star Yuta Watanabe for the award. Thompson also […]

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Argentina’s Scola named FIBA World Cup ambassador

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2022 09:01:23 +0000

Argentina’s basketball legend Luis Scola has been named as the global ambassador for the FIBA 2023 World Cup which is set to be co-hosted by the Philippines along with Japan and Indonesia in August. The world governing body for the sport made the announcement on Wednesday, Dec. 14 as the former NBA star joins Filipino […]

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7 prospects shine in Chooks 3×3 National Tryouts for guards

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Wed, 14 Dec 2022 08:33:56 +0000

Seven out of 56 prospects stood out in the first-ever Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 national tryout for guards on Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Activate Hoop Arena in Mandaluyong.Paul Desiderio leads the batch of possible new additions to the program’s talent pool, which is being expanded for the 2023 season — a year so crucial for […]

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Chooks 3×3 holding open tryouts to boost Paris Games bid

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:34:21 +0000

With 2023 being the crucial year for the Philippines’ hopes of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas is increasing its stable of players to deepen the talent pool.And in order to find the best talents possible, Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas will be holding an open tryout on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Activate Hope Arena in […]

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LA Tenorio happy for Justin Brownlee’s  upcomingGilas stint

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:31:29 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  LA Tenorio is uncertain of Ginebra’s championship chances in the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup but is glad for Justin Brownlee’s upcoming Gilas stint.  The 38-year-old guard was not hesitant to admit that they are “still in the process of doing the system properly.” With a 9-3 record and trailing Bay Area and […]

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SBP prexy lauds solons for quick action on Brownlee’s naturalization

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2022 01:57:11 +0000

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) President Al Panlilio has expressed his gratefulness to the members of House Committee on Justice for their swift action regarding the application for naturalization of PBA import Justin Brownlee.  “In behalf of all basketball-loving Filipinos who eagerly await the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup, I would […]

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PH Arena to host 6th window of FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 09:14:17 +0000

Gilas Pilipinas takes its act to the Philippine Arena for the sixth and final window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announced on Tuesday the main venue of next year’s World Cup will be the site of the final two games of the national team in the February window […]

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SBP expects big turnout in Gilas’ home games for 6th window

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 14 Nov 2022 00:03:14 +0000

As Filipinos based in the Middle East got limited allocated seats to watch Gilas Pilipinas in the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is looking forward to staging the biggest attended games when the Philippine team sees action in front of the hometown crowd early next year. […]

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Pogoy, Thompson star as Gilas survives Saudi to sweep 5th window 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 23:25:11 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON With only one window left before the big dance in next year’s FIBA World Cup, Gilas Pilipinas is looking to be the team coach Chot Reyes and most Filipino fans had wanted – resilient and resolute. Put to a tough test in the second game of its Middle East trip, Gilas showed […]

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Actor Anderson, ex-UP star Desiderio join Chooks 3×3 teams

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2022 01:23:45 +0000

Six teams will look for auspicious FIBA 3×3 debuts during the 2022 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3×3 Quest 2.0 on Nov. 20 at Ayala Malls Solenad in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.Teams from Botolan, Butuan, General Santos, Makati, Quezon City, and Talisay City have a common goal, and that is to topple the country’s top two 3×3 teams, Cebu […]

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