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Blatche finally arrives in Manila to join Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 19 09:56 AM

Naturalized center Andray Blatche finally arrived in Manila on Saturday evening, following a weeklong delay. Read more »

Playing in Chinese league good for Blatche, Gilas teammate Fajardo says

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 06:20 PM

While his stint in the CBA set back Blatche's training schedule with Gilas Pilipinas, Fajardo and co. should expect him to be in game shape. Read more »

Chot Reyes delays announcing Japan-bound lineup, as Gilas awaits Blatche

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 18 05:18 PM

One of the reasons why Reyes has yet to announce the final lineup for the coming World Cup qualifiers is the status of naturalized player Andray Blatche. Read more »

Andray Blatche ‘sorry’ for missing practice time with Gilas, cites club commitment

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 16 09:24 PM

He cited his commitment to his mother club in the Chinese Basketball Association as the reason for his continued absence in Gilas Pilipinas practices. Read more »

Andray Blatche, maglalaro na kaya para sa Gilas sa FIBA World Cup qualifiers?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 04 05:06 PM

Inaasahan ni Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes na darating si Andray Blatche sa Nobyembre 12 para sumali sa pag-eensayo ng kanyang team na sasabak sa FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA Asia Champions Cup: Blatche, hindi naglaro kontra Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 10:58 PM

Hindi malinaw kung bakit hindi naglaro si Andray Blatche kontra Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas sa FIBA Asia Champions Cup sa lungsod ng Chenzhou sa China ngayong Huwebes. Read more »

Blatche, rumespeto pa rin sa ‘Lupang Hinirang’ kahit ’di muna bahagi ng Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 07:31 PM

Hindi man naglalaro si Andray Blatche para sa Team Pilipinas, binigyan pa rin ng naturalized Filipino citizen ng kaukulang respeto ang Pambansang Awit. Read more »

FIBA Asia Champions Cup: Chooks Pilipinas braces for Blatche, China Kashgar

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 28 05:59 PM

Because its painful loss in their final group round assignment, Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas finds itself matched up against defending champion China Kashgar in the quarterfinals of the 2017 FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Chenzhou, China. Read more »

Austin looks forward to potential match-up with Blatche

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 20 03:44 PM

A potential showdown against Andray Blatche in the 2017 FIBA Asia Champions Cup does not in any way faze Isaiah Austin, who may just follow the big man's footsteps as the Philippine's next naturalized center. Read more »

It could be Blatche against Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Champions Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 01:22 AM

Gilas’ naturalized player isn't expected to be with Team Philippines and instead will suit up for China Kashgar, which he led to the title last year. Read more »

LOOK: Blatche wishes Gilas luck in FIBA Asia Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 12:58 PM

Naturalized Filipino center Andray Blatche on Tuesday evening wished the Philippine men's national basketball team the best of luck in its campaign in the FIBA Asia Cup in August. Read more »

Gilas to compete in FIBA Asia Cup without Andray Blatche

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 25 11:53 PM

Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the FIBA Asia Cup next month without naturalized player Andray Blatche.   Read more »

Blatche eager to suit up in FIBA Asia Cup, says Gilas manager

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 04:45 PM

Andray Blatche's commitment to the national team cause cannot be questioned, even if he does spend most of his time away from the Philippines.  Read more »

For Brook Lopez, Blatche and Gilas make for natural partners

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 29 04:57 PM

Andray Blatche's naturalization for the Philippines was a surprise to many, but for one of his former teammate in the Brooklyn Nets, the decision made sense from the get-go. Read more »

SEABA: Blatche expected to be 100% against Indonesia

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 11:19 PM

Blatche was in uniform but was not fielded in by Chot Reyes, who revealed that the naturalized center had suffered a slight injury. Read more »

Blatche's mother relishes first PH trip

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 08:26 PM

It has been a delightful trip to the Philippines so far for Angela Oliver, the mother of Gilas Pilipinas' naturalized player Andray Blatche. Read more »

Favored Gilas needs to stay focused on SEABA tilt, says Blatche

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 08:54 PM

Gilas Pilipinas may be the overwhelming favorites to win the 2017 SEABA Championship, but naturalized player Andray Blatche warns that the national team has to remain focused in order live up to its billing. Read more »

Tapping NBA talent not an option now for Gilas with new FIBA format

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 11:19 AM

SBP vice-chairman Robbie Puno dishes on the federation's plans to naturalize another foreign player, its support for Chot Reyes and the challenge of navigating the reformatted FIBA schedule. Read more »

9 days before Seaba, Chot says Gilas 'way, way far' from being ready

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 03 06:07 AM

Whatever level head coach Chot Reyes wants Gilas Pilipinas to reach for next week's Southeast Asian Basketball Association (Seaba) Championship, it appears they're nowhere near that ideal form yet. Read more »

Irate Chot Reyes says Andray Blatche absence from Gilas 'unacceptable'

Dominic Menor, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 02 11:35 PM

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes voiced his frustration over the continued absence of Andray Blatche, who failed to arrive Tuesday morning to train with the national team. Read more »