FIBA WC: Gilas overcomes nightmare start as Clarkson, Sotto lead way vs Arabia

August 29, 2022

Gilas Pilipinas leaned on a strong second quarter to overcome a nightmarish start and pull away against Saudi Arabia, 84-46 in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday in front of a sold-out Mall of Asia Arena crowd 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…

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FIBA WC: Clarkson sees positives in hard-fighting Gilas despite setback

August 26, 2022

Jordan Clarkson’s return to a Gilas Pilipinas uniform did not end the way fans wanted to, but the NBA super sub said says he still saw positives in the Philippines’ close 85-81 loss to Lebanon on Friday morning (Manila time). 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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‘We deserve more respect’: Lebanon’s Arakji demands better from federation, seeks more Asian slots in pro leagues

August 26, 2022

Lebanese star guard Wael Arakji chose the perfect time to send a strong statement both inside and outside the court. 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 to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has…

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FIBA WC: Lebanon shows poise, stuns Clarkson-led Gilas Pilipinas at home

August 26, 2022

Matched against a team led by an NBA Sixth Man of the Year winner and a 7-foot-2 international prospect, Lebanon showed no fear and proved why they’re one of the continent’s best basketball teams right now. 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…

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Smart kicks off year-long countdown to FIBAWC 2023; Clarkson, Sotto banner Gilas quintet

(L-R) Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos and Jordan Clarkson
August 24, 2022

FIBA global partner Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has officially begun its year-long countdown to the much-anticipated Philippine hosting of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 with a glimpse of world-class basketball action from the FIBAWC Asian Qualifiers Window 4 games that will pit Gilas Pilipinas against Lebanon on Aug 26 at 2AM and Saudi Arabia on Aug. 29 at 7PM.

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FIBA Asia U18: Hot-shooting Lebanon douses Gilas’ World Cup hopes

August 24, 2022

A hot-shooting Lebanese side thwarted Gilas Pilipinas’ U19 World Cup dreams after deflating them, 99-83 in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2022 on Wednesday at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. 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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FIBA WC: Sotto, Tamayo excited to share court with Jordan Clarkson

August 23, 2022

While it is not his first rodeo for a senior Gilas Pilipinas men’s national team, Kai Sotto is thrilled at the prospect of playing alongside Jordan Clarkson for the very first time in a FIBA-sanctioned game. 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…

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FIBA Asia U18: Amos, Bahay lead Gilas past Qatar, enter QFs

August 22, 2022

The Gilas Pilipinas U18 squad moved a step closer to the 2023 FIBA U19 World Championship after repulsing Qatar on Monday, 77-61 for its second straight win in the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship in Tehran, Iran. 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…

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FIBA Asia U18: Amos, young Gilas overpower Syria in opener, 112-48

August 21, 2022

A pristine start was all what the Gilas Pilipinas U18 squad needed as they walloped Syria in their FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2022 opener, 112-48 on Sunday at the Azadi Basketball Hall in Tehran, Iran. 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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FIBA WC: Clarkson or Kouame for 2023? Final 12 ‘too early to tell’, Reyes says

July 23, 2022

As Gilas Pilipinas continues to prepare for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 next year which the country is co-hosting, head coach Chot Reyes is firm on composing the “best team possible” for the prestigious international competition. 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…

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