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Gilas Pilipinas misses out on spot for FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 19 06:28 PM

South Korea, No. 30 in the updated world rankings, overtook the Philippines (No. 31) to join China as the 2 highest-ranked teams in Asia-Oceania, good for Olympic qualifying berths. Read more »

FIBA: SBP ready to get to work for World Cup hosting

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 06:13 PM

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) will hit the ground running as it prepares for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, which the Philippines will co-host with Indonesia and Japan. Read more »

FIBA: SBP will consider foreign coach for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 05:00 PM

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) may tap a foreign coach to take charge of the Philippine national basketball team, following the resignation of coach Yeng Guiao. Read more »

FIBA: SBP to assess Gilas, wants improvement in 2023

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 17 04:09 PM

Officials of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Tuesday apologized for the performance of Gilas Pilipinas in the recent 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, acknowledging the role they played in the national team's dismal outing. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 16, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 11:41 PM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

FIBA: Spain World Cup win, US woes blow Olympic basketball wide open

Peter STEBBINGS, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 03:44 PM

The Tokyo 2020 Olympics basketball suddenly looks wide open after reigning champions the United States suffered their worst World Cup, Spain triumphed and Argentina surprised. Read more »

FIBA: Journey to 2023 World Cup begins for PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 16 12:39 PM

The Philippines, Indonesia and Japan formally received the FIBA flag from China on Sunday night, at the half of the gold medal game of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Beijing. Read more »

FIBA: Kobe says US Dream Team days are over

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 11:44 AM

Kobe Bryant leapt to the defense of the United States basketball team after their failed World Cup campaign, saying on Friday: "The days of the 1992 Barcelona 'Dream Team' are gone." Read more »

FIBA: MVP Rubio says World Cup winners Spain 'had biggest heart'

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 16 10:27 AM

Basketball World Cup MVP Ricky Rubio paid emotional tribute to his late mother and his "family" of team-mates after a ruthless Spain saw off Argentina to win the title on Sunday. Read more »

Spain wins second FIBA crown

Mark Schiefelbei, AP
Posted at Sep 16 08:37 AM

Members of Spain's team celebrate with the Naismith Trophy after beating Argentina in their first-place match in the FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Cadillac Arena in Beijing, Sunday.  Read more »

Gasol claims rare NBA-World Cup double as Spain beat Argentina

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 15 11:31 PM

Three-time All-Star Marc Gasol became only the second man to win an NBA crown and the World Cup in the same year after Spain brushed aside Argentina 95-75 on Sunday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Spain is champion after beating Argentina 95-75

Reuters
Updated as of Sep 15 10:39 PM

Spain beat Argentina 95-75 to win the FIBA Basketball World Cup for the first time since 2006 on Sunday, completing a stunning campaign for a squad considered among the rank outsiders when the 32-team tournament began. Read more »

Popovich on World Cup: 'There's no blame to be placed'

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Sep 15 09:40 AM

Team USA defeated Poland 87-74 on Saturday to finish in seventh place in the FIBA World Cup tournament, and coach Gregg Popovich had a few words for those who have criticized the red, white and blue for not bringing home a gold medal. Read more »

Richard Gomez to PH basketball chief: Fund sports that can win Olympic gold

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 06:50 PM

Not everyone is enthusiastic about the attention being given to basketball and the amount of money being thrown at it. Gomez is one of those. Read more »

US ends FIBA World Cup with anticlimactic win, settles for 7th place

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 14 05:58 PM

Donovan Mitchell finished with a double-double, and the United States beat Poland 87-74 on Saturday to finish the 2019 FIBA World Cup in 7th place. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Calls for Bogut ban after Australia's crushing World Cup loss

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 14 05:08 PM

Outspoken Andrew Bogut faces possible punishment from basketball's governing body FIBA after Australia's acrimonious exit from the World Cup semi-finals in Beijing. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: NBA champ Marc Gasol on verge of rare title double

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 14 05:02 PM

Marc Gasol proved his enduring quality by saving Spain in Friday's victory over Australia to set up a World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday. Read more »

LOOK: Valenzuela City dedicates mural to Gabe Norwood, Gilas Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 11:29 PM

In Valenzuela, Gilas love never stops. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: September 13, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 11:13 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Argentina humbles France, faces Spain for title

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 13 10:26 PM

Argentina beat France 80-66 on Friday to advance to the title game against Spain in the 2019 FIBA World Cup in China. Read more »