FIBA’s decision to merge Asia and Oceania for future continental competitions has benefited not only regional powerhouse teams Australia and New Zealand, but also the small island of Guam, whose basketball team is looking to make its mark.
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Gilas Pilipinas: Kai Sotto in Clark, but unsure of playing in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers – report
Young Filipino center Kai Sotto is part of the Gilas Pilipinas contingent that arrived Sunday at the Clark bubble ahead of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers third window to be played here starting on June 16.
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Real-Life Heroine: Say It Ain’t So Dearest Yuka Saso
Yuka in one brief moment of time showed the world that Filipinos are worthy of being respected and adored by all races.

Gilas Pilipinas: Kouame scouted by Milwaukee Bucks, says Baldwin – report
Gilas Pilipinas naturalized center Angelo Kouame has been eyed by Milwaukee Bucks scouts, according to team program director Tab Baldwin.
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Magnolia’s Main Weapon is Chemistry, Head Coach says
The Hotshots are currently in bubble training at Lipa and the former pro player expressed confidence that his charges can compete with the big guns in the PBA. There is no exact date yet for the resumption of the games badly affected by the pandemic but Victolero assured fans that the Hotshots are getting ready for action.

Ex-PBA, La Salle center van Opstal to create OnlyFans account soon?
Former PBA center Arnold van Opstal ended a five-year Twitter hiatus by announcing he will soon create an OnlyFans account on Wednesday.

NBA: Jordan Clarkson ‘felt respected’ after winning Sixth Man of the Year
Utah Jazz supersub Jordan Clarkson shared he “felt respected” after winning the 2020-2021 Sixth Man of the Year award.

Throwback: When Fajardo, Jokic collided in battle of MVPs at FIBA World Cup
On Monday, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced that Denver Nuggets big man Nikola Jokic has won the 2020-2021 regular season MVP award.

Kiefer Ravena agent seeks PBA clearance for Japan B.League stint
Long-time basketball player agent Matthew Manotoc has urged the PBA to reconsider its stand regarding Kiefer Ravena’s intent to play in the Japan B.League.

Azkals: Lack of chemistry, friendlies to be blamed in loss to China
China highlighted in its 2-0 FIFA World Cup Asian qualifiers win over the Philippine Azkals what was evidently missing in the national football team: chemistry and preparation.
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