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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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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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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Manila Hustle 3×3 to showcase talent of Filipina ballers 

Credit to Author: Tempo Desk| Date: Sat, 28 Jan 2023 04:44:21 +0000

By NIKOLE JAVIER  Six Philippine 3×3 teams are set to showcase their talent against international rivals in the inaugural Manila Hustle 3×3 on Feb. 4 to 5 at Robinsons Magnolia.  The two-day tournament will feature six Philippine teams and six international squads from Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand which will be pitted against each […]

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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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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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