Philippines dominate glass to open World Cup 2027 qualifying bid
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The Philippines overwhelmed Guam with record-setting rebounding to start their World Cup 2027 qualifying run on a high note.
Asian Qualifiers
FIBA WC: Sotto, Gilas frustrate Jordan in pivotal win
Gilas Pilipinas used a stellar second half turnaround and drew big games from key stars to repulse Jordan in a monumental 74-66 win on Thursday (Friday Manila time) in its first game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers fifth window at the Prince Hamza Sporting Hall in Amman, Jordan. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has…
‘We deserve more respect’: Lebanon’s Arakji demands better from federation, seeks more Asian slots in pro leagues
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FIBA WC: Sotto, Tamayo excited to share court with Jordan Clarkson
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FIBA WC: Ramos leads 10-man Gilas in rout of India
Not even a depleted 10-man lineup could stop Gilas Pilipinas Men’s running game as they beat India convincingly, 79-63 in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers third window on Sunday, July 3 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes…
FIBA WC: Powerhouse New Zealand wallops young Gilas Pilipinas, 106-60
Featuring a near full-strength roster, the powerhouse New Zealand Tall Blacks dominated Gilas Pilipinas from start to finish, 106-60 in the FIBA World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers third window on Thursday in front of a capacity crowd inside the EventFinda Stadium in Auckland. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes…
Tall Blacks on playing inside historic Big Dome: ‘No better place’
Back in 2016, FIBA decided to include Australia and New Zealand under FIBA Asia ahead of the 2017 to 2020 basketball cycle. This included their participation in the continental championship, the FIBA Asia Cup, as well as the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers when it drastically tweaked its qualification systems for the top international competitions. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder…
FIBA WC: Tall Blacks frustrate lackluster Gilas in Asian Qualifiers
New Zealand put on the defensive clamps while Tom Vodanovich put on an offensive show as they shut Gilas Pilipinas, 88-63 in a slugfest on Sunday, February 27, in front of a sold-out crowd inside the Smart-Araneta Coliseum in Metro Manila. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent…
FIBA WC: Japan edges Chinese Taipei, 76-71 in Aquino’s debut
Second generation Filipino-Japanese basketball player Matthew Aquino made a successful debut for the Japanese national basketball team as they picked up a close 76-71 win over Chinese-Taipei in Group B of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window on Saturday at the Okinawa Arena in Japan. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the…
Gilas Pilipinas: Montalbo’s stellar debut doesn’t surprise Reyes
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