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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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 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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Two days before NBA Draft 2022, still no Kai Sotto in mock draft lists

June 22, 2022

With just two days before the NBA Draft 2022, 7-foot-3 Filipino prospect Kai Sotto is still nowhere to be found in major mock draft lists from United States media outlets. 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…

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On Gilas Pilipinas, Chot Reyes, Southeast Asian basketball’s rise, and what’s next

May 23, 2022

As the final buzzer sounded inside the Thanh Tri Gymnasium in Hanoi, Vietnam and Indonesia erupted into celebration at center court to celebrate a historic Southeast Asian (SEA) Games basketball title, Filipino sports fans back home knew something felt wrong. 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….

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NBA Draft 2022: What’s next for Kai Sotto after completing NBL season?

April 24, 2022

Filipino teenage center and NBA hopeful Kai Sotto just concluded his maiden NBL Australia season for the Adelaide 36ers. 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 Curry also…

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NBL: Sotto more productive, but Melbourne beats 36ers by 27

March 20, 2022

The league-leading Melbourne United used a strong second half to dominate the lowly Adelaide 36ers, 101-74 in the 2021-2022 NBL Australia regular season on Sunday at the John Cain Arena in Melbourne. 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…

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Gilas: Kai Sotto will ‘fit in beautifully’ into system, says Chot Reyes

March 6, 2022

At 19 years old and making steady progress as a pro, Kai Sotto is projected to make the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup roster for Gilas Pilipinas. 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…

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NBL: Wildcats drub 36ers in Sotto’s first career start

March 6, 2022

The Perth Wildcats put on a masterful first half performance from three-point area to beat the Adelaide 36ers, 92-73 in the 2021-2022 NBL Australia regular season on Sunday, March 6 at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. 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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