![New Zealand moves on, Philippines fights on. Can Gilas Youth bounce back against Bahrain? [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot_385-400x200.png)
New Zealand overpowered the Philippines 85-54 to sweep Group B and secure a direct quarter-final slot at the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 in Mongolia.
![Andwele Cabanero drives tot he basket for Gilas Youth against Indonesia. [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot_384-400x200.png)
Gilas Youth faces unbeaten New Zealand for the Group B top spot in the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 after pulling off a gutsy win over Indonesia.
NBA 2K26 kicks off with Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions in Early Access for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC, ahead of its full release on September 5.
![Prince Carino scored 23 points for the Philippines but the team fells short. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_382-400x200.png)
Chinese Taipei led by Wang I-Le overpowered Gilas Youth 106-82 in Group B of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025, highlighting the Filipino team’s offensive struggles.
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The NBA and FIBA bring 60 top high-school-age players from across Africa to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 21st Basketball Without Borders Africa camp.
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Former NBA champion Ronny Turiaf and EuroLeague star Pero Antic will serve as ambassadors for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Singapore.
![Lester Prosper leads the kids in attendance at his outreach in basketball drills in Pandacan, Manila on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. [photo credit: Brian Yalung]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/535381986_1185896583556506_1887269206862200510_n-400x200.jpg)
Former PBA import Lester “Papi” Prosper led a basketball clinic, feeding program, and court ribbon cutting in Pandacan, Manila, through his foundation.
![Kevin Quiambao leads Gilas Pilipinas with 17 points against Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 quarter-finals. [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_371-400x200.png)
Gilas Pilipinas’ FIBA Asia Cup 2025 run ended with an 84-60 quarter-final defeat to Australia, as the Boomers’ size and shooting proved too much to handle.
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Justin Brownlee’s game-tying triple forces overtime as Gilas Pilipinas defeats Saudi Arabia 95-88 to book a FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Quarter-Finals berth.
The 21st BWB Africa camp will debut in East Africa this August, uniting 60 top young players from across the continent in Kigali, Rwanda.