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Baldwin expects Heading to keep improving after 'good run' in FIBA OQT

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 11:38 AM

Jordan Heading was among the bright spots for Gilas Pilipinas in their winless campaign in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Read more »

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 »

FIBA: For Gilas players, long preparation was key to recent success

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 12:59 PM

The repeated postponements of the FIBA Asia Cup 2021 qualifiers worked in the Philippines' favor as the youthful Gilas Pilipinas squad got more time to prepare for the competition.   Read more »

FIBA: Serbia's Marjanovic gave Gilas valuable lessons on and off the court

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 06 01:32 PM

For the young players of Gilas Pilipinas, playing against Serbian center Boban Marjanovic was an unforgettable experience. Read more »

FIBA: Gilas basketball was 'beautiful to watch,' says Thirdy Ravena

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 06:42 PM

The Philippines may have gone winless in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but they earned plenty of praise for how they performed against two of the top teams in the world. Read more »

Doncic leads Slovenia into Tokyo Olympics; Germany, Italy also qualify

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jul 05 09:15 AM

NBA star Luka Doncic delivered a triple-double to lead Slovenia over Lithuania 96-85 on Sunday and into their first Olympic basketball tournament.   Read more »

Baldwin on Gilas' OQT campaign: We'll head home with lessons in our pockets

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 09:18 PM

Tab Baldwin admitted Gilas Pilipinas suffered a disappointing loss against Dominican Republic at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Belgrade.   Read more »

Gilas falls to Dominican Republic, as Tokyo Olympics dreams end

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 09:50 AM

The Philippines men's national basketball team lost 94-67 to the Dominican Republic at the FIBA Olympic qualifying tournament on Thursday, a decisive loss that dashed the Filipinos' Tokyo Olympics dreams.  Read more »

FIBA: After giving Serbia a scare, Gilas turns focus on Dominican Republic

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 06:09 PM

Gilas Pilipinas will look to build on their confidence-boosting effort against Serbia when they take on the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Read more »

FIBA: Dwight Ramos still doubtful for Dominican Republic

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 04:36 PM

Dwight Ramos is not expected to suit up for the Philippines in its must-win game against the Dominican Republic in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Friday in Belgrade, Serbia.   Read more »

FIBA: Kouame relishes 'super tough' battle against Boban Marjanovic

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 04:32 PM

Boban Marjanovic was the big difference -- literally and figuratively -- for Serbia in their FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament game against the Philippines on Thursday.   Read more »

FIBA: 'Mixed emotions' for Gilas after gallant effort against Serbia

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 03:20 PM

The players of the Philippine national team were at once proud but frustrated after falling short against highly-favored Serbia, 83-76, in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.   Read more »

FIBA: Serbia coach hails Gilas after close OQT game

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 12:34 PM

Serbia coach Igor Kokoškov and forward Danilo Andjusic both congratulated Gilas Pilipinas for a game well played on Thursday, after they escaped with an 83-76 victory over the young team.   Read more »

FIBA: Baldwin believes Dwight Ramos would have made a difference, but…

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 11:33 AM

Dwight Ramos would have given Gilas Pilipinas a weapon on both ends of the floor against Serbia, but his presence would not have guaranteed victory.   Read more »

FIBA: Coach Tab rues late misses, but proud of Gilas effort vs. Serbia

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 05:41 AM

Gilas Pilipinas came agonizingly close to stunning powerhouse Serbia in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, before faltering down the stretch and falling, 83-76.    Read more »

FIBA: Gallant Gilas bows to powerhouse Serbia in Olympic qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 11:45 AM

MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATED) Gilas Pilipinas made a gallant stand before succumbing to a bigger, more experienced Serbian team, 83-76, in its first game of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament at the Aleksandar Nikolic Hall in Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday. Read more »

Basketball: Yeng Guiao impressed with Kai Sotto's improvements

ABS-CBN News
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 »

FIBA: Gilas ready to learn from powerhouse Serbia in Olympic qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 03:00 PM

The young players of Gilas Pilipinas face their biggest challenge so far when they take on powerhouse Serbia in their first game in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Belgrade.   Read more »

Young Gilas players excited for 'unexpected' stint in Olympic qualifiers

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 29 05:51 PM

Competing in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament was not in the original plans of Gilas Pilipinas, but now that they are in Serbia, the young players of the Philippines are looking forward to the experience. Read more »

Even without Jokic, Serbia still an elite team: Baldwin

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 29 03:08 PM

Serbia may be without its best player in the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, but they remain an elite team that are the odds-on favorite to win the ticket to the Tokyo Games.   Read more »