FIBA World Cup

Tall Blacks on playing inside historic Big Dome: ‘No better place’

March 4, 2022
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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…

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FIBA WC: Reyes explains Banal, Lopez exclusions from NZL game

February 28, 2022
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Gilas Pilipinas dropped its last assignment to New Zealand, 88-63 on Sunday, February 27 in the second window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of Japan. This Read more NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto…

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FIBA WC: Tall Blacks frustrate lackluster Gilas in Asian Qualifiers

February 27, 2022
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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…

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FIBA WC: Japan edges Chinese Taipei, 76-71 in Aquino’s debut

February 26, 2022
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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…

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Gilas Pilipinas: Montalbo’s stellar debut doesn’t surprise Reyes

February 26, 2022
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Gilas Pilipinas beat India, 88-64 on Friday, February 25 at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum behind 32 points combined from Dwight Ramos and Thirdy Ravena. 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 memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors [WATCH] Like his brother…

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Gilas: Ramos happy to win first-ever game inside Big Dome

February 25, 2022
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Having been the face of Gilas Pilipinas ever since he made his men’s senior national team debut back in 2020, Dwight Ramos was aware that there were still two things he has not accomplished yet while donning the national colors for two years: to play inside the historic Smart-Araneta Coliseum and play in front of Filipino fans. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito…

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FIBA WC: Ramos, Ravena lead Gilas Pilipinas past pesky India

February 25, 2022
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Dwight Ramos and Thirdy Ravena combined for 32 points as Gilas Pilipinas pulled away in the middle two quarters to outlast India, 88-64 on Friday in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of…

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FIBA WC: Tall Blacks expecting ‘physical’ game vs Gilas, home crowd’s support

February 24, 2022
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After a 101-46 statement victory over India on Thursday in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers second window, The New Zealand Tall Blacks are now preparing for what is expected to be a competitive clash against Gilas Pilipinas on Sunday, February 27. 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…

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FIBA WC: NZL dominates India, 101-46 in Asian Qualifiers opener

February 24, 2022
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Playing in their first FIBA official game in over a year, the Tall Blacks reminded the international basketball scene that they’re among the best countries in hoops. 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 memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors…

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FIBA WC: Reyes, Gilas bracing for ‘tough game’ against India

February 24, 2022
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Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is wary of India’s height and vast improvement throughout the years, which is why he reminded the squad members to bring their best game against the South Asian side. 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 memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA:…

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