National University began its V-League Collegiate Challenge title defense on a strong note, securing a hard-fought 25-22, 25-22, 25-19 sweep against Far Eastern University on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Paco Arena in Manila.

Manila, Manila: 1978 World Basketball Championship recalled
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.
![Rajko Toroman, FIBA Asia Cup 2011 [photo credit: FIBA.com]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/5blReckpu0Ov-XVH0weNpQ.jpg)
Ex-Gilas Pilipinas coach joins CSB Blazers as consultant
Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Rajko Toroman has been tapped by College of Saint Benilde to serve as a team consultant, starting with NCAA Season 99.

Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge Sponsors Navotas Football Club
Mansion Sports Bar & Lounge, a premiere sports bar and nightlife destination in Makati, has announced a significant collaboration as the official sponsor of Navotas Football Club.

FIBA WC 2023: Glittering MOA Ball sets tone for historic cage hosting
To welcome the world’s biggest basketball tournament, Smart has transformed the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Ball into a giant basketball with a hoop, considered as one of the most awe-inspiring, larger-than-life basketball tributes the country has ever seen.
![Piepet Prebillo of Filamera Christian School of Capiz [PSC photo release]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ROTC-PR-PHOTO-2-PIEPET-PREBILLO_GOLD-100M-WOMENS1.jpg)
Cadets grateful for the revival of ROTC Games
Piepet Prebillo of Filamera Christian School of Capiz secured the first gold after winning the women’s 200-m run while Peter Molina of West Visayas State University followed suit in the men’s side of the same athletics event in the 2023 ROTC Games Visayas Leg on Tuesday, Aug. 15, at the Iloilo Sports Complex.

ROTC Games: Leyte Colleges overpowers Capiz State U
Leyte Colleges (LTC) hardly broke a sweat in dispatching Capiz State University, 25-13, 25-7, 25-8, to top Pool B in the women’s volleyball tournament of the 2023 Reserved Officers’ Training Corps. (ROTC) Games at the University of San Agustin Gymnasium here in IloIlo City on Tuesday, Aug. 15.
![CSB Recruits with Team Booster Frank Lao [PR photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/CSB-Recruits-with-Team-Booster-Frank-Lao-1024x768.jpg)
NCAA Season 99: New-look Blazers gear up for new chapter
College of Saint Benilde is not only gearing up for the upcoming 99th season of the NCAA but is also preparing for the seasons beyond.
![Cebu’s SCTSI dominates CAPSU in ROTC Games’ Volleyball opener [PSC photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/ROTC-PR-PHOTO-CSTCI_Ronamae-Capuras-1024x683.jpg)
ROTC Games 2023: SCSIT dominates CAPSU in volleyball opener
Cebu’s Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology started its stint in a dominant fashion as it victor over Capiz State University, 25-9, 25-10, 25-10, in the opening day of the 2023 Reserved Officers’ Training Corp. (ROTC) Games at University of San Agustin gymnasium here in IloIlo City on Monday, Aug. 14.

Naismith Trophy on Tour gives Pinoys chance to see FIBA top prize
Filipino basketball fans all over the country will get a chance to see the top prize in international basketball as the Naismith Trophy will be flown to Cebu, Davao, Manila, and Ilocos Norte for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Trophy Tour