The Philippines has been announced as the official host of the Red Bull Half Court 2026 World Finals, bringing the global 3-on-3 basketball spotlight to Manila.
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Gilas Pilipinas secured a 95-71 victory over Guam in Window 1 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, keeping their unbeaten record alongside Australia in Group B.
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Filipino B.LEAGUE stars Dwight Ramos and A.J. Edu represented the Philippines in the November 2025 FIBA window, showcasing their talent on the international stage.
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The Philippines overwhelmed Guam with record-setting rebounding to start their World Cup 2027 qualifying run on a high note.
NBA Africa revealed the 10 startup finalists for the 2025 Triple-Double Accelerator, who will pitch at Carnegie Mellon University Africa in Kigali for a chance to join its business incubation program.
The B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA Hoop Festival 2025 will take place on November 22–23 at Bonifacio Global City, Manila, featuring guest appearances from Kiefer Ravena, Francis Lopez, and Matthew Wright across clinics and 1-on-1 and 3×3 challenges.
AXA Philippines and NBA Philippines spotlight mental well-being through “The Mental Game,” a seven-episode series hosted by Gary Payton Sr., encouraging Filipinos to discuss resilience, openness, and mental wellness.
B.LEAGUE will host the Hope ASIA Hoop Festival 2025 on November 22–23 at 7th Avenue in Bonifacio Global City, bringing clinics, competitions and community programs to Filipino fans.
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The Memphis Grizzlies will be without Ja Morant for at least two weeks after the All-Star guard strained his right calf during a loss over the weekend, adding to the team’s growing injury concerns.
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Barangay Ginebra survived a late collapse and outlasted Phoenix Super LPG in a tight All-Filipino showdown, regaining momentum before the league break.