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Chiu goes No. 1 as Terrafirma banks on size in PBA Season 50 Draft

Geo Chiu was selected first overall by Terrafirma in the PBA Season 50 Rookie Draft, as teams stacked up on guards and wing talent to build for the future. [PBA Images]
September 8, 2025
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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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Philippines’ FIBA U16 Asia Cup journey ends with loss to Bahrain

The Philippines fell to Bahrain 79-66, missing the FIBA U16 Asia Cup Quarter-Finals for the first time. [FIBA.com photo]
September 4, 2025
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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 dominates Philippines, books FIBA U16 Asia Cup quarterfinal spot

New Zealand moves on, Philippines fights on. Can Gilas Youth bounce back against Bahrain? [FIBA.com photo]
September 2, 2025
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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 seeks statement win against unbeaten New Zealand

Andwele Cabanero drives tot he basket for Gilas Youth against Indonesia. [photo credit: FIBA.com]
September 1, 2025
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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.

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NBA 2K26 Superstar and Leave No Doubt editions now in early access

The MyCAREER story, Out of Bounds, follows a player’s rise from small-town prospect to NBA star.
September 1, 2025
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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.

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Chinese Taipei dominates Philippines 106-82 in FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 Group B clash

Prince Carino scored 23 points for the Philippines but the team fells short. [FIBA.com photo]
August 31, 2025
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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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Basketball Without Borders Africa 2025: Top young players gather in Kigali

Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Africa 2024 group [photo [photo credit: NBA]
August 27, 2025
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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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Ronny Turiaf and Pero Antic named ambassadors for FIBA Intercontinental Cup 2025 in Singapore

Ronny Turiaf [FIBA.com photo]
August 21, 2025
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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.

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Lester Prosper returns to Manila for community outreach with youth programs and sports initiatives

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]
August 20, 2025
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Former PBA import Lester “Papi” Prosper led a basketball clinic, feeding program, and court ribbon cutting in Pandacan, Manila, through his foundation.

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Gilas Pilipinas bows out of FIBA Asia Cup 2025 after quarter-final loss to Australia

Kevin Quiambao leads Gilas Pilipinas with 17 points against Australia in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 quarter-finals. [FIBA.com photo]
August 13, 2025
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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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