![Shaun Lucido of NU-Nazareth led a late rally against Yongsan High School with a game-high 22 points. [photo credit; NBA Rising Stars Invitational]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbarsi_day3_yongtecklim_006-400x200.jpg)
Top high school squads from Australia, China, Japan, and South Korea advance to the NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 semifinals in Singapore after an action-packed pool stage.
![Calvin Oftana explodes for 39 points to lift TNT in Game 2 [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images208-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Oftana erupted for 39 points as TNT overcame Rain or Shine in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series.
![Lassiter’s hot hand torches Ginebra in Game 2 breakout [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images229-400x200.jpg)
San Miguel bounced back with a commanding 100-83 victory over Ginebra in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semis, even with June Mar Fajardo limited by injury.
![NU-Nazareth surges past Thailand behind strong second-half play [photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbarsi_day2_yongtecklim_127-400x200.jpg)
Australia, Japan and China are represented in the semifinals as Flinders College, Fukuoka Ohori and Tsinghua dominate Day 2 of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational in Singapore.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and Gatorade join forces to boost talent development and coaching education across the Philippines.
![Kong Qian Ya of Hwa Chong drives through the defense in a hard-fought matchup. [photo credit: NBA Rising Stars Invitational]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/nbarsi_day1_ashokkumar_-267-400x200.jpg)
Hwa Chong Institution opened its NBA Rising Stars Invitational campaign with a thrilling 69-63 win over Malaysia’s Hin Hua High School in a packed Day 1 at Kallang.
![Japeth Aguilar leads Ginebra’s comeback with 18 points and 9 boards. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images827-400x200.jpg)
Barangay Ginebra pulled off a thrilling comeback from 18 points down to steal Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals from San Miguel, 73-71.
![Roger Pogoy erupts in the fourth quarter to give TNT a crucial Game 1 victory. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/PBA-Images727-400x200.jpg)
Roger Pogoy erupted for 28 points to lead TNT Tropang 5G to a 98-91 win over Rain or Shine, grabbing a 1-0 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
![The first-ever NBA Rising Stars Invitational champions will receive the unique Building Ball Trophy, designed by artist Victor Solomon. [photo credit: NBA rising Stars Invitational Instagram]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/509430898_17865688728406923_7776275614233749656_n-400x200.jpeg)
The inaugural NBA Rising Stars Invitational 2025 begins in Singapore, bringing together boys’ and girls’ teams from 11 countries across Asia-Pacific, marking a new chapter in regional high-school basketball with star-studded participation and unique fan experiences.
The Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) is set to elevate grassroots basketball in 2025 with a structured competition and analytics-driven approach under legends Benjie Paras and Paolo Layug.