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For Mike Nieto, bittersweet to play in FIBA events without twin brother Matt

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 03:59 PM

As proud as he was to have represented the Philippines in two recent FIBA competitions, the experience was also somewhat bittersweet for Mike Nieto.   Read more »

Basketball: Yeng Guiao impressed with Kai Sotto's improvements

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Posted at Jul 01 12:02 AM

Former Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao said he was impressed with Kai Sotto's progress while the latter was playing for the national team in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Read more »

Belangel says he knows how it feels to lose against South Korea

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Posted at Jun 24 08:41 PM

Gilas Pilipinas' SJ Belangel revealed that prior to the nationals' stunning win against South Korea in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers, he has already experienced playing against Korea's U-16 squad. Read more »

WATCH: Tab Baldwin recreates Belangel's game winner

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Posted at Jun 22 05:03 PM

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin showed he's still capable of shooting long range. This as he imitated SJ Belangel's game winning triple, fake pumping a shot before going for the boarding triple. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Korean coach doesn't see rivalry with Gilas

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Posted at Jun 20 09:17 PM

Despite witnessing basketball wars between the two countries, South Korea team coach Cho Sang-Hyun does not view the Philippines as a rival. Read more »

Basketball: Gilas faces China in tune up for FIBA OQT

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Posted at Jun 20 07:26 PM

Gilas Pilipinas will play a tune-up game with China after a successful stint in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Young Gilas downs Korea again to go undefeated

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Updated as of Jun 20 05:27 PM

(UPDATED) Gilas Pilipinas repeated over bitter rival South Korea 82-77 to sweep their group 6-0 in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers on Sunday at Angeles University Foundation Gym in Pampanga. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs South Korea (2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers)

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Posted at Jun 20 02:58 PM

The Philippines men's national basketball team go for a sweep of long-time rival South Korea and their group at the close of the Clark leg of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Gilas big man Baltazar finds comfort zone in new role as wing

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 19 11:52 PM

Coach Tab Baldwin has transformed the 6-foot-9 Baltazar into a small forward Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers: Baldwin claps back at South Korea coach's 'lucky shot' statement

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 10:43 PM

Gilas Pilipinas coach Tab Baldwin found it convenient for the South Korean coach to blame his team's defeat to a "lucky shot."   Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Gilas cruises past Indonesia en route to blowout win

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Updated as of Jun 18 10:28 PM

Gilas Pilipinas was simply too much for Lester Prosper and Indonesia as it cruised to an easy 76-51 win against the visiting team in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers at Angeles University Foundation Sports and Cultural Center in Pampanga Friday night.   Read more »

Gilas tinalo ang S. Korea sa unang laro ng FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

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Posted at Jun 17 08:30 PM

Nagtagumpay ang Gilas Pilipinas kontra South Korea sa unang laro ng FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers sa Clark, Pampanga.   Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Heading to debut for Gilas vs Indonesia

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Posted at Jun 17 07:36 PM

PBA Gilas draftee Jordan Heading will be making his debut with the national team when they face Indonesia on Day 3 of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Friday. Read more »

Belangel on game winner vs Korea: Board shot was my best option

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 17 06:09 PM

The game-winning buzzer beater that delivered Gilas Pilipinas to a thrilling 81-78 shocker against South Korea is that one shot SJ Belangel will never forget. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Why Abarrientos is in awe of Gilas’ win vs Korea

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Posted at Jun 17 09:05 AM

The Gilas guard says team cohesion and trusting the Tab system were all his teammates needed to complete their comeback victory against the Asian powerhouse.  Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Why coach Tab believes small players still have place in game

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Posted at Jun 17 08:28 AM

After Gilas' win over Asian titan Korea, SJ Belangel and RJ Abarrientos's performance validated coach Tab Baldwin's decision to get them to be part of the squad. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: ‘Big Shot’ Belangel no stranger to pressure moments

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Updated as of Jun 17 12:14 PM

To those who have followed Ateneo basketball the past few years, Belangel's game-winner against Korea should not have come as a surprise. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Kai showing ‘heart’, Kouame shooting please coach Tab

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Posted at Jun 17 02:47 AM

Their games may still be a work in progress, but Gilas Pilipinas big men Sotto and Kouame demonstrated enough intangibles that left their coach impressed.  Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Belangel's buzzer beater tows Gilas past South Korea

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 16 09:17 PM

(2nd UPDATE) Sam Belangel drilled the game-winning triple as Gilas Pilipinas stunned archrival South Korea, 81-78, in their opening match in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers at the Angeles City Foundation Gym on Wednesday. Read more »

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers: Indonesia big man Prosper excited in PH return

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Posted at Jun 16 09:50 AM

Former PBA reinforcement Lester Prosper says he has nothing but love for Filipino fans, but that affection will be set aside when his Indonesia side plays the hosts. Read more »