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FIBA World Cup 2023 Final phase brought closer to hoop fans by Smart

SLOVENIA and Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is looking forward to his participation in the FIBAWC 2023 happening in August here in the Philippines. Slovenia is part of the final 32 teams advancing to the final stretch of the FIBAWC 2023.

March 6, 2023

FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is all set to bring the world’s biggest basketball tournament and the brightest stars of the sport to the Philippines as the country plays host to the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 (FIBAWC 2023). Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent…

Goldwin Monteverde to coach UP Seniors, HS teams concurrently

March 4, 2023

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In a letter to UP President Atty. Angelo Jimenez, Coach Bo Perasol, UP Diliman’s Program Director for Basketball Perasol endorsed the integration of the UP Diliman Basketball program from high school to college and the appointment of Goldwin Monteverde as concurrent coach of both the seniors and juniors’ program.

NBA: Irving traded to Mavs for Dinwiddie, Smith plus multiple picks per sources

Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets [photo from Kyrie Irving Instagram]

February 6, 2023

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The Nets get Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks, according to a person familiar with the terms of the deal who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it had not been finalized. Dallas also gets Markieff Morris.

NBA: Irving out versus Wizards day after trade request

February 5, 2023

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Kyrie Irving will not play for the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night (Feb. 4), a day after he told the team he would like to be traded.

FINA withdraws recognition of PSI board

December 4, 2022

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The world governing body for swimming known by the acronym FINA has withdrawn its recognition of the members of the Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) board and has established a stabilization committee to run the PSI’s day-to-day operations.

UAAP Season 85: Lady Archers advance to Final against National University

DLSU Lady Archers advance to the Final after defeating the UST Growling Tigresses. [UAAP media bureau]

December 4, 2022

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Second seed De La Salle University set a date with six-time defending champion National University in the UAAP Season 85 women’s basketball Finals after staving off third-ranked University of Santo Tomas in the rubber match, 74-69, Sunday (Dec. 4) at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.

Blue Eagles repulse Fighting Maroons

Matthew Daves of the Ateneo Blue Eagles [UAAP media bureau]

November 27, 2022

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Ateneo de Manila University redeemed itself against University of the Philippines with a 75-67 win in the UAAP Season 85 Men’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 26, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.

Tamaraws end UAAP Season 85 with win over Growling Tigers

LJay Gonzales of the FEU Tamaraws [UAAP media bureau]

November 27, 2022

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Far Eastern University ended its UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament on a good note, downing Nic Cabañero-less University of Santo Tomas, 77-62, Saturday (Nov. 26) at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Lastimosa lifts Soaring Falcons over Bulldogs

Jerom Lastimosa of the Adamson Soaring Falcons [UAAP media photo]

November 27, 2022

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Jerom Lastimosa buried the game-winning triple as Adamson University boosted its Final Four chances after beating National University, 64-63, in the UAAP Season 85 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, Nov. 26.

Parks, Ramos and Ravenas arriving in November for Gilas Pilipinas

October 30, 2022

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Dwight Ramos, Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena and Ray Parks are expected to arrive on November 1 and 2 to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers where the Philippines plays away games against Jordan and Saudi Arabia.