FIBA World Cup

Gilas drawn with NZL, Lebanon, India for FIBA Asia Cup 2022

February 18, 2022
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Gilas Pilipinas will be in a tough group when the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia commences starting on July 12. 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 Steph, Seth…

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FIBA WC: How fans can watch Gilas games at Big Dome

February 17, 2022
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Gilas Pilipinas will have its sixth man inside the Smart-Araneta Coliseum for the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers February 2022 window next week. 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…

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1978 World Basketball Championship recalled

Philippine national team to the 1978 World Basketball Championship in Manila.
February 6, 2022
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A year from now, the Philippines will co-host the 19th edition of the FIBA World Cup (formerly known as the World Basketball Championship before being renamed as such in 2014)) with Japan and Indonesia. With the hosting rights, the country is automatically seeded to the 32-nation quadrennial competitions.

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PBA: Gilas to play in 2nd conference? Baldwin weighs options

Tab Baldwin [FIBA.com photo]
September 20, 2021
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Gilas Pilipinas is considering playing in the PBA as a guest team during the league’s second conference, per a report by PhilStar. 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 Steph,…

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Gilas Pilipinas drawn with rival Korea, NZL in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

August 31, 2021
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Gilas Pilipinas will play Korea, New Zealand, and India in the Asian Qualifiers stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after the groupings were determined via a draw held on Tuesday. 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…

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Can Jalen Green still play for Gilas Pilipinas? Here’s what FIBA says

July 7, 2021
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Can Jalen Green still play basketball for Gilas Pilipinas? The Filipino-American has represented the United States in the FIBA U19 World Cup before, and general knowledge suggests dual citizens can play for only one country for good — which is the one they’ve chosen first. 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…

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Quo Vadis, Philippine Basketball?

PH National Team that won the bronze in 1954 World Basketball in Rio de Janeiro. [Henry Liao photo]
January 30, 2021
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According to the famous historian and National Artist awardee Nick Joaquin, basketball was introduced to Filipinos within the historic walls of Intramuros, Manila. Unclear, however, is the exact date of the first basketball game ever played on Philippine soil.

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