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FIBA: Upbeat Blatche ready to lead Gilas in World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 22 03:13 PM

With just a little over a week to go before they plunge into action in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, naturalized Filipino center Andray Blatche is in good spirits and looks ready to lead Gilas Pilipinas into battle. Read more »

FIBA: Australia can win basketball World Cup, says Popovich

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 22 08:39 PM

United States coach Gregg Popovich has tipped Australia as a key contender at the upcoming basketball World Cup in China, saying they have the ability to win the tournament. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 21, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 12:55 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

‘Too late at this point’: Guiao rules out Jordan Clarkson for FIBA World Cup

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 08:55 PM

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao has ruled out Jordan Clarkson's participation in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

FIBA: Fajardo, Pogoy and Rosario ready to work double time for Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 21 08:08 PM

After a very brief break from basketball, San Miguel's June Mar Fajardo and TNT's Roger Pogoy and Troy Rosario went right back to work – this time to prepare for the 2019 FIBA World Cup with Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

Kiefer, Paul and Beau in Gilas PH send-off

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 06:49 PM

Kiefer Ravena and Beau Belga pretend to record teammate Paul Lee as he is interviewed by members of the media during the send-off for Gilas Pilipinas at the Meralco compound in Ortigas on Wednesday. Read more »

FIBA: Gilas 'final 12' to be unveiled on Sunday

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 06:19 PM

The 12-man line-up for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup will be revealed on Sunday, after the team plays its second tune-up game against the Adelaide 36ers.  Read more »

FIBA: PH, Australia renew basketball ties

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 05:23 PM

Over a year since the infamous brawl between Gilas Pilipinas and the Australian national basketball team, the two countries are looking to renew their bonds by playing two tune-up games in Manila.    Read more »

FIBA: Guiao laments key players' absence as World Cup draws near

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 11:40 PM

MANILA—Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao could not help but rue the absence of June Mar Fajardo, Troy Rosario and Roger Pogoy from Monday's practice, after he expected all 3 players to report at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

FIBA: Injury concerns pile up for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 11:03 PM

The injury bug bit Gilas Pilipinas on Monday night, as both Matthew Wright and Poy Erram sustained knocks during practice at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

Fajardo, Pogoy, Rosario still absent from Gilas practice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 19 07:11 PM

Twelve players showed up to Gilas Pilipinas practice on Monday night at the Meralco Gym, with June Mar Fajardo, Roger Pogoy, and Troy Rosario still noticeably absent. Read more »

FIBA: Tucker leaves Team USA due to ankle injury

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Aug 18 12:14 PM

Houston Rockets forward P.J. Tucker is the latest to leave Team USA, doing so Friday because of a minor left ankle sprain suffered in practice Thursday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: De'Aaron Fox to withdraw from Team USA

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Aug 18 06:57 AM

Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox is leaving Team USA to focus on the upcoming season, Yahoo Sports reported Saturday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Kiefer can't wait for basketball return

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 16 05:11 PM

August 25, the day Kiefer Ravena's FIBA-imposed suspension ends, can't come fast enough for the young playmaker. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: What ‘cheerleader’ Kiefer relishes most in Gilas’ Spain camp

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 01:55 AM

Kiefer Ravena might not have been able to play with Gilas Pilipinas in Spain, but he still gained plenty from the squad's training camp there. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Absent in Spain, Almazan made sure to stay ready for Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 01:50 AM

While Gilas was in Spain, Almazan took 3 days off before plunging back into action, doing extra workouts and playing games to stay in shape. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Team USA’s pool down to 15 due to withdrawals, injuries

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 15 12:03 AM

Can Team USA defend its FIBA World Cup title? Or will another country finally break America's dominance on the world stage? Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Plenty of positives for Gilas in Spain camp

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 11:31 PM

Developing chemistry and the ability to execute plays is something Gilas worked on during the team’s trip to Spain. Read more »

'Win or lose,' Robredo backs Gilas in FIBA World Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 12 12:25 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo expressed her support for Gilas Pilipinas after President Rodrigo Duterte said the team doesn’t stand a chance against Italy at the 2019 FIBA World Cup.   Read more »

FIBA: Team USA squad drops Young, Adebayo, adds White, Bagley

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Aug 12 10:17 AM

Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo and Chicago Bulls forward Thaddeus Young have been cut from the US national team training for the Basketball World Cup, team officials said Saturday.   Read more »