China storms to second FIBA World Cup qualifying victory over Japan
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China routed Japan 106-73 to clinch its second victory in as many days over its FIBA World Cup qualifying Group B rivals here on Sunday.
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Calvo Stands Tall
The late Calvo is lone Filipino who is enshrined in the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Hall of Fame.
Chris Daleo: Proven basketball track record speaks for itself
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The proof is in the pudding and the body of work speaks for itself. Even after 30 years of sideline skirmishes with opposing head coaches, Daleo is still learning.
Aussie coach: Gilas Women ‘played their a–es off’, needs ‘some size’
The Australian women’s national basketball team zoomed to a 2-0 win-loss record in the 2021 FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Division A action after a 120-56 win over Gilas Pilipinas Women on Wednesday (Manila time).
The ‘Larry Johnson’ controversy during the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila
One American player was actually an ex-professional who had already suited up in the National Basketball Association. At the time, the WBC was an amateur international competition sanctioned by International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA).
LOOK: Gilas Pilipinas schedule for King Abdullah Cup Jordan tourney
Gilas Pilipinas has confirmed its participation in the King Adbullah Cup in Jordan, a five-nation, six-team pocket tournament that the country will use as preparation for the FIBA Asia Cup in Indonesia next month.
Gilas Pilipinas: Terrence Romeo misses wearing national team jersey
Get Terrence Romeo a Gilas Pilipinas jersey asap. The San Miguel Beermen guard and long-time national team member candidly hinted on his desire to play for Gilas again via an Instagram comment he made on Monday.
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.
Gilas Pilipinas: FIBA open to changing ‘Hagop rule’ on eligibility – report
A FIBA official is open to re-examining and changing the basketball governing body’s rules on eligibility, which shall likely benefit Gilas Pilipinas for future competitions.
PH Basketball Landscape Altered In 1975
The creation of a professional league, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), in April 1975 altered the landscape of the country’s basketball history locally and internationally.
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