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SEA Games: Gilas faces Malaysia in pivotal women’s basketball contest

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 09:09 AM

Jack Animam and co. play Malaysia in a crucial contest at MoA Arena on Sunday, needing a win to boost its title chances. Tip-off is at 6 p.m. Read more »

#SEAGames2019: Slaughter commends growth of Vietnam, regional basketball

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 06:01 AM

"Night and day" is how Slaughter describe the difference between the quality of Southeast Asian basketball now and in 2011, the last time he played in the SEA Games. Read more »

SEA Games: Cone on mindset vs Myanmar — ‘No one likes to be embarrassed’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 12:12 AM

Gilas head coach Tim Cone didn't want to run up the score against a Myanmar side that was significantly overmatched.  Read more »

SEA Games: Why June Mar, Pringle didn’t play vs. Myanmar

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 11:05 PM

Coach Tim Cone said he wanted to rest Fajardo and Pringle to prepare them against Indonesia in the semifinals on Monday. Read more »

SEA Games: Gilas shakes off shock Myanmar start for 69-point rout

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 07 10:52 PM

The Philippines waxed hot from behind the arc in the second quarter to pull away for a 136-67 victory, giving the champions a sweep of Group A on Saturday. Read more »

SEA Games: Gilas wants to play the right way against lowly Myanmar

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 11:32 AM

Gilas Pilipinas will wrap up its group round campaign against Myanmar at MoA Arena Saturday, and the Filipinos are not taking it easy against the minnows. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 6, 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 03:21 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

SEA Games: Cone gushes over Gilas' depth — No drop-off in talent

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 07 01:21 AM

Players 1 to 12 on the Philippines national team can do damage on the court at any given time, which is Gilas' clear-cut advantage over its regional rivals. Read more »

Gilas goes 2-0

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 09 03:58 PM

Keifer Ravena of Gilas Pilipinas is defended by Vietnam’s Duong Justin Young during their SEA Games Men’s basketball game at the Mall of Asia Arena on Friday Read more »

SEA Games: In 41-point loss, Vietnam saw destructive power of the ‘Kraken’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 11:45 PM

When June Mar Fajardo was unleashed on Friday, there was nothing that Vietnam could do to contain the 5-time PBA MVP. Read more »

SEA Games: June Mar, Gilas crush pesky Vietnam for 2-0 start, semis seat

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 06 11:38 PM

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine men's national basketball team improved to 2-0 in Group A of the 30th Southeast Asian Games after a 110-69 triumph over Vietnam on Friday night at Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

SEA Games: Gilas coach Cone wary of ‘much stronger’ Vietnam

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 10:31 AM

Vietnam features some players with US experience, and that's something Tim Cone has taken note of ahead of their game Friday at MoA Arena. Read more »

SEA Games: Gilas 'will get better and better,' vows Cone

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 05:19 PM

After opening their campaign in the 30th Southeast Asian Games with a 52-point demolition of Singapore, Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone believes his squad can only improve.   Read more »

PBA, SBP agree to special Gilas draft ahead of 2023 World Cup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 03:42 PM

The PBA Board of Governors, in a meeting last Monday, unanimously agreed to hold a special draft involving five PBA aspirants targeted for inclusion in the Gilas Pilipinas training pool. Read more »

SEA Games: Buoyed by crowd support, Pringle and Gilas vow to 'leave it on the floor'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 11:43 AM

Gilas Pilipinas guard Stanley Pringle commended the raucous crowd that showed on up Wednesday night at the Mall of Asia Arena to support them in their first game of the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Read more »

SEA Games: No sign of nerves, as Chris Ross sets defensive tone for Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 12:54 AM

Defense has always been Ross' calling card, and he showed this once again on Wednesday as he set the tone for the Philippines in the lopsided win Read more »

SEA Games: Vic Manuel flexes his muscle in strong Gilas debut

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 11:34 PM

The Alaska forward finished with 14 points on 7-of-9 shooting in a game in which Singapore had no counter for. Read more »

SEA Games: Gilas opens title-retention campaign with rout of Singapore

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 04 10:44 PM

MANILA, Philippines (UPDATE)—The first possession of Gilas Pilipinas' game against Singapore set the tone for how the rest of the night was going to play out: Chris Ross, in his first time playing for the national team, soundly rejected the shot of guard Wong Wei Long. Read more »

Singapore first team in the way of Gilas’ quest for another SEA Games gold

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 04 05:46 AM

The Philippines opens its campaign for an 18th gold medal in basketball when it takes on Singapore on Wednesday night at Mall of Asia Arena. Read more »

SEA Games: Slaughter replaces Pogoy in Gilas lineup

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 11:22 AM

Greg Slaughter will take the place of the injured Roger Pogoy in the Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. Read more »