The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) held its National Convention in Pasig City, featuring key awards and announcements for the future of Philippine basketball. Discover the highlights and future goals set by SBP leaders.
![Chris Newsome paced the Bolts with 24 points in a fiery comeback effort. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1120-400x200.jpg)
Bong Quinto’s clutch drive capped Meralco’s dramatic 105-104 comeback win over NorthPort, who collapsed after missing five free throws in the final minute at the PhilSports Arena.
![Calvin Oftana dominates Terrafirma with 22 points in just three quarters. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images720-400x200.jpg)
TNT Tropang Giga dismantled Terrafirma Dyip with a dominant 110-74 victory, powered by Calvin Oftana and Poy Erram, to notch back-to-back wins in the PBA Philippine Cup.
![Arvin Tolentino of NorthPort looks to return from injury as the Batang Pier face Meralco in a crucial game. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images719-400x200.jpg)
Meralco and NorthPort face off at the PhilSports Arena, each hoping to snap a slump and regain momentum in the PBA Season 49 Philippine Cup as they battle for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Giants of Africa Festival 2025 will unite 320 youth athletes from 20 countries for a week of basketball, music, culture, and empowerment from July 26 to August 2 in Kigali, Rwanda.
![Robert Bolick powers through Ginebra defenders for a clutch layup. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images718-400x200.jpg)
NLEX Road Warriors edged out Barangay Ginebra Kings 89-86 in a heart-stopping PBA Philippine Cup duel, led by Robert Bolick’s clutch performance.
![Rain or Shine’s Keith Datu led all Elasto Painters with 27 points, 20 coming in the first half. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images918-400x200.jpg)
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters rode a late 18-4 run to overpower Blackwater, 120-106, and bounce back in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup behind strong performances from Adrian Nocum, Keith Datu, and Caelan Tiongson.
The Basketball Africa League and Speak Up Africa renovated a basketball court in Yoff, Senegal, and held a youth clinic and malaria prevention workshop as part of BAL’s long-term commitment to communities across Africa.
Cape Verde’s Kriol Star stunned reigning champions Petro de Luanda in overtime to qualify for the 2025 Basketball Africa League (BAL) Playoffs, joined by US Monastir who topped the Sahara Conference.
![Calvin Oftana goes up for a layup against SMB defenders o May 4, 2025. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/PBA-Images1118-400x200.jpg)
Calvin Oftana powered TNT to its first victory in the PBA Philippine Cup with a sensational 20-20 performance, helping the Tropang Giga overcome San Miguel in a gritty showdown that snapped their losing streak.