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Ankle injury delays Slaughter's return to national team

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 04:43 PM

Although he is already cleared to play as a local, Greg Slaughter can't suit up for the Philippines just yet as he is still recovering from an ankle injury. Read more »

PH's 12-man line-up vs. Iran unveiled

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 12 01:14 PM

(2nd UPDATE) Christian Standhardinger will be the naturalized player, and Scottie Thompson will make his long-awaited debut for the men's senior team when the Philippines plays Iran in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier on Thursday. Read more »

Gilas headed to Iran for Asian qualifiers round 2

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 11 01:19 PM

Head coach Yeng Guiao's Team Pilipinas has left the country to Iran for the continuation of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

Team Pilipinas set to leave for Iran to start round 2 of Asian qualifiers

Paul Lintag, ABS-CBN Sports
Posted at Sep 10 05:12 PM

The Philippines will take on Iran on September 13. Read more »

PBA to wait for FIBA's decision on Gilas-Australia brawl

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 07:05 PM

The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) on Thursday met with the players involved in the controversial brawl between Gilas Pilipinas and Australia, but refrained from imposing any sanctions. Read more »

San Beda coach hails Amer for calm amid Gilas storm

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 05:48 PM

"Ever since naman na-handle ko si Baser before -- that was 2013 -- maganda talaga ang attitude ng bata." Read more »

Australia's Goulding on brawl: 'I tried to wait it out'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 12:27 PM

Australian guard Chris Goulding on Thursday broke his silence regarding the brawl that occurred between the Boomers and Gilas Pilipinas during their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier game last Monday. Read more »

FIBA iimbestigahan ang ‘basketbrawl’ bago magpataw ng parusa

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 11:28 PM

Humingi na ng paumanhin ang mga basketball federation ng Australia at Pilipinas kaugnay sa nangyaring rambol sa FIBA World Cup qualifying game Lunes. Read more »

SBP chief hopes Australia brawl won't impact World Cup hosting

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 03:39 PM

'We worked very hard to win the hosting in 2023.'  Read more »

Australia's Kickert regrets role in brawl with Gilas Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 01:08 PM

Australian big man Daniel Kickert has expressed regret for his role in the Boomers' brawl with Gilas Pilipinas during their FIBA World Cup qualifying game last Monday at the Philippine Arena. Read more »

LOOK: Chot Reyes apologizes anew for brawl with Australia

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 04 11:45 AM

Two days after their awful brawl with the Australian national basketball team, virtually all members of Gilas Pilipinas have offered their apologies. Read more »

Australia's Maker takes responsibility for role in brawl with Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 10:45 AM

Australia's Thon Maker on Tuesday expressed his disappointment for his role in the shocking brawl that occurred between the Boomers and Gilas Pilipinas during a FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifier at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Gilas battles Australia for top spot in Group B

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 07:03 AM

The top spot in Group B will be on the line when Gilas Pilipinas hosts Australia in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Monday at the Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Dream come true for Baser Amer

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 05:03 AM

With his dream of representing the Philippines at the elite level finally coming true, Meralco guard Baser Amer is determined to do all he can to help Gilas Pilipinas come up with a victory. Read more »

Romeo back in Gilas 12 for Chinese-Taipei showdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 02:55 PM

After a long absence from the national team due to injury issues, Terrence Romeo is now back and ready to play for Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

Gilas Pilipinas heads to Taiwan for FIBA qualifier

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 11:11 AM

The Philippine national basketball team is on its way to Taiwan, where they will play Chinese-Taipei in the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier later this week. Read more »

'What preparation?' Chot, Gilas banking on familiarity, chemistry

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 03:23 PM

With little time to prepare for the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, the Gilas Pilipinas national team is hoping that their familiarity with each other and with their system will be enough against Chinese-Taipei and Australia.   Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Blatche, Abueva still not in game shape as Chinese-Taipei looms

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 12:07 PM

With just a little over a week to go before their game against Chinese-Taipei in the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, two key players for Gilas Pilipinas are still not in peak shape. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Gilas nearly in full force as third window of qualifiers approaches

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 09:16 PM

Gilas Pilipinas was nearly at full strength on Monday when they practiced at the Meralco Gym ahead of the third window of the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers. Read more »

Bucks' Dellavedova, Maker to join Australia for World Cup qualifier vs. Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 31 10:26 PM

Basketball Australia announced Thursday that the Milwaukee Bucks pair of Matthew Dellavedova and Thon Maker will join the Boomers for the third window of the qualifiers, where they will play Japan and the Philippines. Read more »