The Philippines will wear its Puso on its proverbial sleeve, as it hosts the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 with the backing of the national government, through the Department of Tourism (DOT).
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On July 23, 1973, the San Miguel Braves snapped the Yco Painters’ nine-game winning streak with an 89-81 win in the MICAA basketball tournament in front of about 8,000 fans at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.
Toyota import, Andrew Fields, delivered the winning points that night, scoring the last three that shoved the Tamaraws to a 102-100 lead coming from a 99-100 deficit with about seven seconds to go.
On July 21, 1976, the United States avoided the upset axe, squeaking past Puerto Rico, 95-94, in Group B of the 1976 Summer Olympics basketball competition held at the Centre Etienne Desmarteau in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Manila Chooks! marks its return to the pro circuit as it joins the FIBA 3×3 World Tour 2023 Huishan Wuxi Challenger this weekend in China.
Unknown to many local hoop fans, the do-it-all 6-3 Loyzaga also was a sought-after prospect even after his Red Lions days were over.
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The Filipinos and the Arabians were set to clash on this play date but the non-arrival of the Middle East team forced tournament organizers to cancel their participation.
The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), on Wednesday (July 19), hosted the final Inter-Agency Meeting for the FIBA World Cup (FIBAWC) at the fabled Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Manila.
On July 19, 1975, U-Tex and Crispa-Floro played in a semifinal match at the Araneta Coliseum with the former winning, 111-102.
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Filipino fans will be in for a treat when the Philippine national team, Gilas Pilipinas, sees action against the the best of the best cagers in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.