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Henry has been into NBA chronicling since 1968 during his younger days at Xavier. He spent his grade school and high school years (1962-72) at Xavier School and then attended De La Salle Taft in college.

The Golden Years: Filipinos rule Asiad men’s basketball

September 21, 2023
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The significance or even prestige of the Asian Games – at least in men’s basketball – has diminished through the decades because it carries no automatic qualification to the FIBA World Cup or Summer Olympics.

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Manila, Manila: 1978 World Basketball Championship recalled

August 16, 2023
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The Philippines first played host to the FIBA World Cup (known as the World Basketball Championship since 2014) during its 8th edition from October 1-14, 1978.

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Politics reared its ugly head in aborted 1962 World Cup

August 14, 2023
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The Philippines first played host to the FIBA World Cup (then known as the FIBA World Basketball Championship) in 1978.

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FIBA World Cup All-Time Scoring Greats

Oscar Schmidt
August 3, 2023
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Explosive scoring by a player in the FIBA World Cup may be hard to come by nowadays but if one goes back to the olden days, there is much to feast on.

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2023 FIBA World Cup – Love the Philippines

CJ Perez, Kiefer Ravena and Thirdy Ravena of Gilas Pilipinas [FIBA.com photo]
August 2, 2023
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The Philippines will host the FIBA World Cup for the second time in its history when the country, along with Japan and Indonesia, co-host the 19th edition from August 25-September 10.

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Rome was not in the cards for King Caloy

Caloy Loyzaga [photo: Henry Liao]
August 1, 2023
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Long before he reached the national consciousness with his all-around dominance in basketball, Class 2023 FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Carlos (Caloy) Loyzaga dabbled in other sports.

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1954 World Basketball Championship: A Glittering World Bronze

Members of the Philippine national team to the 1954 World games listen attentively to head coach Hetminio Silva during a huddle.
July 26, 2023
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A dozen countries were in attendance during the 1954 edition. Seven came from the Americas, three hailed from Europe and two came from Asia – the Philippines and Formosa (Taiwan/now known as Chinese-Taipei.

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Caloy Loyzaga passed up potential U.S. NCAA stint with Ducks

July 20, 2023
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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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Caloy Loyzaga could have played college ball with Letran or UST

July 18, 2023
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Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga could well have been a big difference as a Knight in shining armor or even a Thomasian.

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Carlos ‘Caloy’ Loyzaga’ journey to PH basketball greatness

July 16, 2023
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How huge was multi-dimensional Carlos (Caloy) Loyzaga, who will be inducted posthumously into the FIBA Hall of Fame next month, during his commercial-club years following his illustrious San Beda College (now University) stint?

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