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FIBA World Cup: Pinoys need to be ‘immersed’ in world level, says Guiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 11:22 PM

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Yeng Guiao shares his thoughts on what went wrong for Team Philippines in the FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Perez vows better effort vs Iran — ‘Kahit sa isang panalo lang’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 09:20 PM

CJ Perez has been Gilas Pilipinas' breakout star in this World Cup, a silver lining even as the Filipinos absorbed loss after loss after loss in the tournament. Read more »

Freddie Webb on Gilas’ stint in FIBA World Cup: ‘We had it coming’

Dennis Gasgonia, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 07:11 PM

Webb, considered a legend in Philippine basketball, cited several factors behind the Philippines' disappointing play in the 2019 World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Frustrated Blatche vows to keep fighting despite 'tough journey'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 04:44 PM

Andray Blatche was the picture of frustration on Friday night, after Gilas Pilipinas absorbed yet another defeat in the 2019 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Poland pulls shocker

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 07 01:50 PM

Poland are shock quarter-finalists at the World Cup but the team have even grander ambitions -- proving once and for all that theirs is a basketball country. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Dismal stint, despite being ready, puzzles Troy Rosario

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 07 01:05 AM

A disappointed Rosario wondered why Gilas’ extensive preparation does not translate into their games, after they absorbed another stinging loss. Read more »

No FIBA World Cup wins na nga, no Olympics pa para sa Gilas Pilipinas

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 12:08 AM

Tinambakan ng Tunisia ang Gilas Pilipinas 86-67 sa 2019 FIBA World Cup nitong Biyernes, ang ika-apat na sunod na talo ng tropa ni coach Yeng Guiao sa torneo. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Spain squeezes into quarters with nervy Italy win

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 06 11:19 PM

With Spain's victory, Serbia advanced to the quarterfinals, too, as did surprise package Poland and Argentina. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: No end in sight to Pinoys’ agony, as Gilas falls to Tunisia

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 11:15 PM

Gilas Pilipinas continued to struggle in the World Cup, this time dropping its first game of the classification phase to Tunisia 86-67 on Friday night. Read more »

LIVE BLOG: Gilas Pilipinas vs Tunisia (2019 FIBA World Cup)

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 09:37 PM

Gilas Pilipinas takes on Tunisia in Beijing on Friday night, hoping to win its first game. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Iran gains crucial win vs Angola in race for Olympic berth

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 06:44 PM

Iran pulled away in the fourth quarter to seize a crucial 71-62 triumph over Angola in the classification phase of the 2019 World Cup on Friday. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Bolick confident Gilas' shots will fall in Beijing

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 01:54 PM

After their abysmal shooting in the group stage, can the Filipinos' perimeter game get any colder? Robert Bolick doesn't think so. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Despite winless group round, Gilas still in high spirits

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 06 01:52 PM

BEIJING -- Their winless campaign in the group round of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup was a tough pill to swallow for Gilas Pilipinas, especially after they squandered a golden opportunity against Angola on Wednesday night. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: In Beijing, Gilas eyes consolation, boost to Olympic bid

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 10:37 AM

The Filipinos hope to build on the momentum they built against Angola when they face Tunisia in Beijing on Friday. Gametime is at 8 p.m. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Will familiar venue unlock Blatche's game?

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 12:53 AM

Andray Blatche has been playing in the Chinese Basketball Association since 2014, and Wukesong Arena in Beijing is familiar territory for him. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Antetokounmpo hauls Greece into last 16

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 05 11:40 PM

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning NBA MVP, dragged Greece into the second round of the FIBA World Cup in a 103-97 victory over New Zealand Thursday. Read more »

Basket fall? Asia, Africa out of 2019 FIBA World Cup at first hurdle

Peter Stebbings, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 05 10:53 PM

The last time there was no team from Asia or Africa in the second round was in 1998, when the World Cup had only 16 teams.    Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Blatche 'a lot better,' but still not enough

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 03:27 PM

Naturalized Filipino center Andray Blatche played his best game of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Wednesday, but it still was not enough to propel Gilas Pilipinas to a victory over Angola. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Gilas thankful for crowd support in Foshan

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 11:28 AM

They may have failed to book a single victory in the group round of the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, but the players of Gilas Pilipinas were still encouraged by the support they got from the fans at the Foshan International Sports and Cultural Center. Read more »

China flops at FIBA World Cup, as Venezuela and Puerto Rico advance

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 04 11:46 PM

Yao Ming looked on helplessly and fans were left in tears, as host China failed to progress to the second round with a 72-59 defeat to Venezuela Wednesday. Read more »