The Basketball Africa League and Afreximbank announce an expanded multi-year partnership to strengthen financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, and career opportunities for African basketball players, coaches, and emerging professionals in the continent’s creative industries.
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The Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers scandal has drawn scrutiny from former NBA star Tim Hardaway, who warns that violations of league rules could threaten player reputations, team penalties, and the integrity of the NBA itself.
The Philippines will host the FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger on September 20-21 at Ayala Malls Manila Bay, giving local athletes a chance to compete against top-ranked international teams and earn points for the Macau Masters 2025.
The Basketball Africa League has expanded its collaboration with Afreximbank to launch new programs that boost financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career development for basketball professionals and creative talent across Africa.
Terrence Romeo is set for a long-awaited 3×3 comeback, suiting up for Manila Melmac in the 2025 FIBA 3×3 Manila Challenger at Ayala Malls Manila Bay.
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Ateneo big man and Gilas Pilipinas product Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, headlining a talent-filled class that saw Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio, and Chris Koon go in the top five.
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The Philippines crashed out of the FIBA U16 Asia Cup before the Quarter-Finals for the first time after a 79-66 defeat to Bahrain.
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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.
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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.