By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas failed to capitalize on their dream start as they suffered an 80-70 defeat to Angola in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, August 27. The Philippine men’s basketball team started strong against Angola as they led 19-12 behind early hits …
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Choco Mucho-PH finishes 3rd in VTV Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Cherry Ann Rondina caught fire for the Choco Mucho Flying Titans-Philippines as they scored a 25-20, 23-25, 25-13, 25-18 win over Kansai University of Japan in the battle-for-third place game of the 2023 VTV Cup at the Lao Cai Hall in Vietnam over the weekend. The former University of Santo …
Kai Sotto admits wanting to prove self after limited minutes vs. Dominicans
Young big man Kai Sotto admitted that his limited minutes on the court during Gilas Pilipinas’ 87-81 loss to the Dominican Republic last Friday, August 25, fueled him to prove himself more to the coaches. During the one-day break, the 7-foot-3 center made sure to work things out in his game to earn his minutes, and …
USA overcomes slow start to beat NZ in FIBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The United States men’s basketball team overcame a slow start to defeat New Zealand, 99-72, at the start of their 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Saturday night, August 26. Paolo Banchero spearheaded the offense with 21 points to …
Kaya-Iloilo stays undefeated in Copa Paulino Alcantara
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Kaya Futbol Club-Iloilo rolled to their third straight win in the 2023 Copa Paulino Alcantara after a 9-1 beating of Philippine Air Force at the Rizal Memorial Stadium on Saturday night, August 26. Daizo Horikoshi, Abou Sy and Jarvey Gayoso fired two goals each, while Nano Amita, Ricardo Sendra and …
Gilas not settling for ‘moral victories’
Not wanting to settle for another “moral victory,” Gilas Pilipinas captain Japeth Aguilar believes the nationals will get better after their 87-81 defeat to the Dominican Republic in their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 debut last Friday, August 25. “Breaks of the game. We [don’t] want to say another moral victory, because we already …
Tay Tung, Talisay Sharks emerge as UNBL champs
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts and Talisay Sharks have emerged as champions in the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) 2nd Chairman’s Cup held recently at the Luis T. Ong Sports Pavillon at SJI Ayala Northpoint in Bacolod City. The Renato Callora-mentored Thunderbolts clinched the crown in the 17-and-under category …
Angola braces for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA World Cup
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Angola Black Antelopes knew that they were up for a challenge when they face host Gilas Pilipinas in the group stage of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday night, August 27. Black Antelopes head coach Pep Claros said the Philippine men’s basketball …
Chot Reyes recalls difficult decision in forming Gilas Final 12
Out of the 16-man Gilas Pilipinas pool, only 12 players were chosen to represent the country in the 2023 FIBA World Cup set to be co-hosted by the Philippines, Japan and Indonesia across four venues. For head coach Chot Reyes, breaking the news to Thirdy Ravena, Chris Newsome, Calvin Oftana, and Ray Parks — …
Gilas faces Dominican Republic in FIBA opener
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Gilas Pilipinas’ months of hard work and preparation will be put to the test as they face the Dominican Republic in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan tonight. According to head coach Vincent “Chot” Reyes, the team had already made the necessary preparations …