![Rookies/Sophomores and Junior squad members interact with local youth during the All-Star weekend activities. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PBA-IMAGES743-400x200.jpg)
The Philippine Basketball Association handed over two refurbished basketball courts in Candon City and held basketball clinics for local youth as part of its initiative to promote the sport outside Metro Manila.
![Jerom Lastimosa drives to the basket during the Rookies-Sophomores match against the Juniors in the PBA All-Star opener. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar, PBA pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/647419952_1701353934366759_8752332618471571915_n-400x200.jpg)
Jerom Lastimosa powered the Rookies-Sophomores to a 154-150 win over the Juniors to open the PBA ArenaPlus All-Star weekend.
![China closes Window 2 strong with a 100-93 win over Chinese Taipei. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/639493306_1633575727824633_8235623419707369497_n-400x200.jpg)
China overcame a late deficit to beat Chinese Taipei 100-93, completing a two-game sweep in Window 2 of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
![Gilas Pilipinas fought hard but fell to Australia 93-66. [photo credit: Peter Baltazar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/638085557_4414761795471087_3935513852937882743_n-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas struggled early against Australia but showed fight in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers, remaining qualified for the Second Round despite a 93-66 defeat.
![Action from last year’s FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup at OCBC Square, Singapore. [photo credit: The Kallang]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/FIBA-3x3-Asia-Cup-2025_Australia-vs-Japan_Credit-The-Kallang-400x200.jpg)
Singapore gears up for a historic stretch of 3×3 basketball as it hosts the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup 2026 and its first-ever FIBA 3×3 World Cup Qualifier.
The Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 4 showcased elite Filipina talent and international competition, emphasizing skill, visibility, and perseverance in women’s basketball.
The SBP confirms Quentin Millora-Brown is flying in from Japan and ready to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas for upcoming campaigns.
![Edwards and the Stars team pose with the championship trophy at the Intuit Dome. [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_668-400x200.png)
Anthony Edwards dominated the NBA All-Star weekend, guiding the Stars to a 47-21 win over the Stripes and claiming his first All-Star MVP in Los Angeles.
![Damian Lillard celebrates winning his third NBA All-Star 3-point contest title. [photo credit: NBA Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_664-400x200.png)
Damian Lillard captured his third NBA All-Star 3-point contest title, edging Devin Booker and tying the record for most wins in contest history.
![Keshad Johnson wins the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk contest with a jaw-dropping windmill from behind the judges! [photo credit: Keshad Johnson Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Screenshot_663-400x200.png)
Keshad Johnson of the Miami Heat captured the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk title, besting San Antonio rookie Carter Bryant with a spectacular windmill dunk from behind the judges’ table.