NBA Hall of Famer Julius Erving praised the Philippines as one of the world’s great basketball cultures during a global business forum.
UST strengthened its semifinal hopes after an impressive showing on day two of the NBA Rising Stars Invitational, highlighting Philippine basketball on the regional stage.
![Members of Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 Women during the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2026. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/kcbe7ur7dy3rn9505c7o-400x200.jpg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Women secured a breakthrough victory over Italy in their final Pool C game at the FIBA 3×3 World Cup 2026 in Poland.
![The Gilas Pilipinas Youth Women team receives additional support ahead of upcoming international competitions. [SBP photo]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design48-400x200.png)
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has partnered with Akari to support the Gilas Pilipinas Women’s program, with a special focus on the national youth team competing in upcoming international tournaments.
![Jeff Manday leads Philippine squad in tough international campaign. [POC Media Pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Jeff-Manday-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 men fell short of a medal at the Asian Beach Games after host China pulled away for a decisive victory in the bronze medal match.
![Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 women celebrate after defeating Singapore on Wednesday to reach the Asian Beach Games final. [POC media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ferrer-Pingol-and-Altamirano-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 women guaranteed their best-ever finish in the Asian Beach Games after overpowering Singapore in the semifinals to advance to the gold medal match against host China.
![Mikka Cacho delivers clutch points to seal Gilas’ quarterfinal win. [POC Media pool]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Mikka-Cacho-400x200.jpeg)
Gilas Pilipinas women’s 3×3 team used speed and relentless attacks to defeat Kazakhstan, 16-11, securing a coveted semifinal berth in the Asian Beach Games basketball tournament.
The SBP confirms Quentin Millora-Brown is flying in from Japan and ready to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas for upcoming campaigns.
POC president Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino expresses confidence that Gilas Pilipinas can retain its Southeast Asian Games title despite the absence of naturalized players, starting their campaign against Malaysia and Vietnam.
![Rey Nambatac scores clutch basket as TNT matches NLEX atop Philippine Cup standings. [PBA Images]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PBA-IMAGES343-400x200.jpg)
TNT staged a dramatic comeback from 23 points down to beat Meralco 100-98 in overtime, with Rey Nambatac delivering the game-winning basket in the PBA Season 50 Philippine Cup.