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FIBA: Isaac Go to serve as Gilas Pilipinas captain for Asia Cup qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 06:42 PM

Isaac Go will be the team captain of Gilas Pilipinas for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga, this week. Read more »

FIBA: A decade after youth team stint, Jordan Heading suits up for PH again

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 05:38 PM

Filipino-Australian guard Jordan Heading will be immediately tested when he plays for the Philippines for the first time in a decade.   Read more »

FIBA: NLEX's Jericho Cruz stars as Guam routs Hong Kong

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 01:23 PM

NLEX guard Jericho Cruz put up 24 points in Guam's 103-83 demolition of Hong Kong in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers, Sunday in Amman, Jordan. Read more »

SBP explains why Baldwin back as Gilas coach: 'It's his program'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 01:21 PM

"Basically, the reason is, it is his program." Read more »

Organizers guarantee tight security in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 07:42 PM

Having learned from their experience in the PBA bubble last year, organizers in Clark are ready to provide tighter security for the delegates in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers. Read more »

Will Kai Sotto play for Gilas Pilipinas in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers?

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 07:20 PM

Kai Sotto arrived at the Quest Hotel in Clark, Pampanga on Sunday afternoon with the rest of Gilas Pilipinas, but there's no assurance that he can play in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers. Read more »

Gilas Pilipinas arrives in Clark for FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 13 05:41 PM

The Philippine national basketball team has arrived in Clark ahead of the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers this week. Read more »

FIBA: Tab Baldwin to coach Gilas Pilipinas for Clark qualifiers, OQT

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 01:14 PM

(UPDATED) Tab Baldwin will call the shots for Gilas Pilipinas in the final window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers as well as the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Read more »

Gilas’ Ange Kouame given green light to play at FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 13 01:02 AM

After being naturalized and acquiring his Philippine passport last week, the last step before Kouame could suit up for Gilas was getting FIBA’s approval. Read more »

FIBA: Dwight Ramos learning to be a better leader for young Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 02:57 PM

Dwight Ramos has emerged as the most consistent player for the Philippines in the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers.  Read more »

Gilas captain Rey Suerte likely to miss FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers with ankle injury

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 10 11:43 AM

The Philippine men's national basketball team suffered another setback as team captain Rey Suerte sustained an ankle sprain following Wednesday's practice.   Read more »

FIBA: Kai Sotto can't wait to join Gilas in Calamba

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 09 08:12 PM

Filipino teen sensation Kai Sotto can't wait to finally join his Gilas Pilipinas teammates at Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna. Read more »

FIBA: Norwood excited to see Gilas back in action

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 07:18 PM

Rain or Shine's Gabe Norwood, who has already seen several tours of duty for the national team, is looking forward to see Gilas Pilipinas in action in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers. Read more »

NLEX allows Jericho Cruz to play for Guam in FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 08 01:40 PM

The NLEX Road Warriors have released guard Jericho Cruz for national team duty with Guam, the squad announced. Read more »

Matt Nieto's injury leaves leadership void in young Gilas, says Baldwin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 07 04:25 PM

With just a few days to go before the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers, there are some concerns emanating from the Gilas Pilipinas camp.   Read more »

Matt Nieto, Dave Ildefonso injured; to miss FIBA Asia qualifiers and OQT

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 04:54 PM

Gilas Pilipinas will be without Matt Nieto and Dave Ildefonso in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers and the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Read more »

FIBA Asia will recommend, but not require vaccination

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 06 04:50 PM

FIBA Asia cannot make vaccination against COVID-19 mandatory for those taking part in the upcoming qualifying window, though it will be highly recommended. Read more »

FIBA: Kai Sotto can't wait to share the court with Ange Kouame

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 02 12:27 PM

Young center Kai Sotto is counting down the days until he can finally join the Philippine men's national basketball team. Read more »

Kai Sotto in quarantine, staying ready for Gilas stint

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 01 02:45 PM

Kai Sotto arrived in Manila late Monday night and is currently fulfilling quarantine protocols ahead of his highly anticipated stint with the Philippine national basketball team.   Read more »

Hosting of FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers seen to boost 'sports tourism' in Clark

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 02:28 PM

Its hosting of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers will strengthen the position of Clark as a preferred "sports tourism" destination in the Philippines as well as throughout the Asia Pacific Region.   Read more »