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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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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PBA extends help to Gilas up until Asian Games

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:59:57 +0000

By REYNALD MAGALLON The PBA is extending its help to Gilas Pilipinas even after the FIBA 2023 World Cup. The Board of Governors has already approved an October opening for the league’s 48th Season to allow national team head coach Chot Reyes to continue to utilize PBA players for the 19th Asian Games set in […]

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Al Riyadi hands Strong Group another painful defeat

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Fri, 03 Feb 2023 04:19:58 +0000

Strong Group-Philippines found Al Riyadi star Amir Saoud too hot to handle and suffered a heartbreaking 107-97 defeat in their quarterfinal showdown in the 32nd Dubai International Basketball Championship early Friday at the Al Nasr Club Hall in Dubai, UAE. The PH ball club put up a gallant stand when it wheeled back from a […]

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Kai Sotto delivers decent numbers to help Adelaide end 5-game skid

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2023 10:06:23 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Kai Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers on Monday, Jan. 30, ended a five-game losing skid with a 99-96 upset of the second-seeded Cairns Taipans in Australia’s National Basketball League. After struggling to get their bearings going, the Sixers managed to create a slim chance for themselves in the playoffs and improved 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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Brownlee’s naturalization hurdles Senate

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:23:01 +0000

By HANNAH TORREGOZA The Senate has approved on third and final reading the bill granting Ginebra resident import Justin Donta Brownlee’s bid to gain Filipino citizenship on Monday, December 12. House Bill No. 6224, which seeks to naturalize Brownlee, garnered 21 affirmative votes, without any abstentions, and without amendments. The bill will now be transmitted […]

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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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