The world’s biggest basketball tournament is about to unfold in Manila at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, with basketball legend, Luis Scola, gracing the much-anticipated draw with performances by American rapper Saweetie, Sarah Geronimo, and Billy Crawford this Saturday, April 29 at the Smart Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City.
![Ateneo Blue Eagles coach Tab Baldwin with Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Grade 12 standouts Raffy Celis and Michael Asoro. [Ateneo photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/LVP06700-400x200.jpg)
Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu Grade 12 standouts Raffy Celis and Michael Asoro made their commitment on Monday, Apr. 10, in a press conference held at the school’s campus in Mandaue City.
![Chris Hubilla [UP official release photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Chris-Hubilla2-400x200.jpeg)
The University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons have gained a promising young talent in Chris Hubilla, the 20-year-old forward from San Beda-Rizal and a top prospect in the class of 2024.
Two homegrown talents from the La Salle system have opted to study at and play for De La Salle University.
Despite fielding a relatively overhauled all-Filipino line-up and losing Philippine No. 2 and prized big man Brandon Ramirez early in the tourney due to a knee injury, the Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad passed its initial test with flying colors.
![Gilas Pilipinas [FIBA.com photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/gilas-1-400x200.jpg)
A year after the Philippines conceded the gold medal in men’s basketball to Indonesia during the rescheduled 31st Southeast Asian Games in Hanoi, ending a 52-game winning streak dating back to 1997, the country’s own version of the Redeem Team flies to Phnom Penh this May for the 32nd edition of the SEA Games with a mission so vital it couldn’t be overstated enough.
FIBA Basketball World Cup (FIBAWC) global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) continues the countdown to the world’s biggest basketball event as it unveils the official FIBAWC 2023 video on the iconic 3D billboard at the Bonifacio High Street Crosswalk.
![FEU Baby Tamaraws [UAAP Media Bureau]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UAAP85-HSBB-FEU-0488-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University-Diliman outlasted Adamson University, 77-76, to annex the UAAP Season 85 high school boys basketball crown Friday, Mar. 17, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
Polytechnic University of the Philippines-Sta. Mesa (PUP) and Immaculada Concepcion College (ICC) scored contrasting victories Wednesday, Mar. 15, in the 29th NCRAA men’s basketball at the Olivarez College gym in Parañaque City.
![Luke Felipe [UAAP Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/UAAP85-HSBB-LUKE-FELIPE-5987-400x200.jpg)
Far Eastern University-Diliman rallied from 11 points down to beat Adamson University, 85-74, and move on the cusp of annexing the UAAP Season 85 high school boys basketball crown on Tuesday, Mar. 14, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.