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The Ghost of Korea is alive and well as Gilas Pilipinas takes on old rival

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Aug 15 09:29 AM

The Philippines' road to Asian basketball supremacy will go through a familiar rival. Read more »

Jimmy Alapag, inanunsyong bagong coach ng Alab Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 14 06:11 PM

Inanunsyo ng Alab Pilipinas na si Jimmy Alapag ang bago nilang head coach para sa 2017-2018 ASEAN Basketball League (ABL). Read more »

More than 2,000 Pinoys cheer on Gilas Pilipinas in Lebanon

ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Aug 14 02:55 PM

After completing a sweep of the group stage in the FIBA Asia Cup 2017 in Lebanon, the Philippine men's national basketball team was greeted by more than 2,000 fans outside the Nouhad Nawfal Sports Complex in Beirut to celebrate the landmark achievement. Read more »

Gilas Pilipinas enters FIBA Asia quarterfinals

Photo courtesy of FIBA
Posted at Aug 14 12:57 PM

Gilas Pilipinas shooting guard Terrence Romeo dribbles while guarded by Qatar cagers during the FIBA Asia Cup-Group B elimination round in Beirut, Lebanon on Sunday. Philippines moved into to the quarterfinals, set on Wednesday, after beating Qatar, 80-76. Read more »

LOOK: Abueva helped off the court after apparent injury

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 12:40 AM

Already struggling to find his rhythm in the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, Calvin Abueva suffered another setback on Sunday evening, as he had to be carried off the court in the second quarter of their game against Qatar by his teammates. Read more »

Gilas holds off Qatar, sweeps Group B

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 13 11:27 PM

(UPDATED) Already assured of a quarterfinals spot, Gilas Pilipinas made sure to end its group round campaign on a rousing note as it fended off Qatar, 80-74, in their final game in Group B on Sunday evening in Beirut, Lebanon. Read more »

QF-bound Gilas Pilipinas out to sweep Group B

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Aug 13 01:30 PM

After two sensational victories, Gilas Pilipinas has officially clinched the no. 1 spot in Group B of the 2017 FIBA-Asia Cup. Read more »

Add Olympian Freddie Webb to growing number of Terrence Romeo fans

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 13 02:48 AM

If there's one thing Webb likes most about Gilas Pilipinas and its stint in the FIBA Asia Cup, it is the national team players' willingness to sacrifice. Read more »

WATCH: Standhardinger breaks down Iraq's defense

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 06:07 AM

The Philippines' Christian Karl Standhardinger was unstoppable inside the paint, as he scored 16 points and 7 rebounds against Iraq. Read more »

WATCH: Almazan's 'bastos jam' against Iraq

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 05:57 AM

The Philippines' Raymond Almazan threw down a left-handed dunk against Iraq, which was described in jest by the FIBA website as a "bastos jam". Read more »

WATCH: The Gilas Pilipinas plays that destroyed Iraq

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 12 10:12 AM

Gilas Pilipinas' domination of Iraq will be best remembered for that slick Terrence Romeo steal that ended up with a nifty reverse layup. Read more »

Gilas, nanaig konta Iraq sa FIBA Asia Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 12:56 AM

Pinatumba ng Gilas Pilipinas ang Iraq, 84 - 68 sa FIBA Asia Cup sa Beirut, Lebanon nitong Biyernes.    Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup: Twitter shows love for Gilas in dominant win over Iraq

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 12:36 AM

The Philippine basketball community took to Twitter to show its love for Gilas Pilipinas after its 84-68 conquest of Iraq in the FIBA Asia Cup on Friday. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup: Gilas Pilipinas rocks Iraq, rolls to 2nd win

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 12 12:16 AM

Terrence Romeo scored 17 points and Christian Standhardinger added 16, as the Philippines beat Iraq 84-68 in the FIBA Asia Cup on Friday. Read more »

WATCH: FIBA takes notice of Gilas Pilipinas posterizing China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 11 01:12 PM

Romeo and Almazan made it to FIBA's daily top 5 plays, thanks to a ferocious flush and a well-executed connection for a monster throwdown. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup: Group top spot at stake as Gilas battles Iraq

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 12 08:21 AM

After slaying China in the opener, the challenge for Gilas Pilipinas is to make sure it doesn't take its foot off the gas. Read more »

WATCH: All of Terrence Romeo's daggers against China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 08:03 PM

Simply put, China couldn't stop Terrence Romeo. Read more »

WATCH: Japeth Aguilar, tower of power against 'Walking Great Wall'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 10 07:46 PM

Japeth Aguilar played his role to perfection as Gilas Pilipinas' anchor on defense in the FIBA Asia Cup. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup: More than #puso, nerves of steel keyed Gilas upset of China

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 10 01:39 PM

Five good-vibes takeaways from the Philippines' 96-87 win over China in the FIBA Asia Cup on Wedneday.  Read more »

Sa oras ng peligro, Gilas coach Chot pinagkatiwalaan si Terrence Romeo

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 10 02:45 PM

Pinatuyan ni Terrence Romeo na kaya niyang dalhin ang isang koponan ng mga superstar. Read more »