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SBP gave aid to referees, table officials during pandemic

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 13 04:22 PM

SBP made sure to come to the aid of referees, table officials, and other basketball staff who were affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

Slaughter always welcome to represent PH, says SBP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 05:50 PM

Greg Slaughter's future with Barangay Ginebra may be up in the air, but as far as SBP is concerned, he is always welcome to play for the Philippines. Read more »

SBP still assessing candidates for naturalization

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 09 04:54 PM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is still studying the candidates for naturalization for the country's men's basketball program. Read more »

SBP yet to decide on full-time Gilas Pilipinas coach

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 02:31 PM

TNT active consultant Mark Dickel remains the interim head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas national team, as the SBP has yet to make a decision on who will hold the position in the long term. Read more »

Ravena, Animam will 'grow' during import stints: SBP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 12:00 PM

Thirdy Ravena and Jack Animam's upcoming stints as imports are proof that Filipino players are well-respected across the region, an official of the SBP said. Read more »

Tab Baldwin remains Gilas Pilipinas program director

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 07 04:04 PM

Following his recent brush with controversy, Tab Baldwin remains the program director of Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »

Preparations for 2023 FIBA World Cup ongoing, assures SBP

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 02:35 PM

The global health crisis due to the novel coronavirus did not stop the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) from working on the country's hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

SBP exec advises MPBL, other leagues to submit protocols to IATF

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 01:45 PM

The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and other basketball leagues should follow the steps of the Philippine Basketball Association in asking permission from government agencies to return to practices. Read more »

SBP awaiting IATF guidelines before giving go-signal to return to basketball

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 07 01:14 PM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is exercising caution before giving the go-signal for players and coaches all over the country to return to the sport.  Read more »

Thirdy hopes to balance Gilas commitment with responsibilities in Japan

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 02 06:19 AM

Thirdy Ravena reiterated his commitment to the Philippine national team program, even though he is headed to Japan to play for the San-En NeoPhoenix in the B.League.   Read more »

Basketball: Douthit explains why Pinoy coach, not foreigner, better for Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 05:55 PM

Douthit acknowledged that a foreign coach has advantages because of their technical knowhow, but they should just serve as consultants. Read more »

Japan-bound Thirdy Ravena still committed to Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 24 07:35 PM

SBP president Al Panlilio congratulated Thirdy Ravena for signing with a Japanese team, and thanked the former Ateneo stalwart for his continued commitment to the Gilas Pilipinas program. Read more »

Basketball: For Toroman, ‘best thing’ for Gilas to tap both college, PBA players

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 23 09:09 PM

Former national team coach Rajko Toroman believes that a mix of young players and PBA cagers will be good for Gilas Pilipinas in the long run. Read more »

SBP, PBA mourn death of 'titan' Danding Cojuangco

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 17 09:52 PM

SBP and the PBA led the way as the Filipino sports community mourned the passing of Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco Jr.   Read more »

SBP mourns Nic Jorge's passing

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 01:45 PM

SBP on Saturday mourned the passing of Nic Jorge, the founder of BEST Center Sports Inc. which kickstarted the career of many Filipino basketball players.  Read more »

SBP advises regular testing, 90-minute practices in basketball's return

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 10 05:53 PM

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has released its own guidelines on how the country can return to basketball, using the documents released by FIBA as a jumping-off point.   Read more »

FIBA World Cup Board holds first meeting for 2023 showpiece event

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 31 01:06 PM

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Board, created to oversee the planning and make key strategic decisions ahead of the 32-team event, held its first meeting via video conference last week. Read more »

SBP continues to work on World Cup hosting amid COVID-19 pandemic

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 05:29 PM

The SBP assured that its officers and staff continue to work on the country's hosting of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup despite the global COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »

Allan Caidic backs current Gilas Pilipinas program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 26 01:05 PM

Philippine basketball legend Allan Caidic is in full support of the current Gilas Pilipinas program, comparing it to the Northern Cement squad of which he was a part of in the 1980s.  Read more »

Gilas coaching position should go to 'most qualified,' says TNT's Dickel

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 20 02:00 PM

TNT active consultant Mark Dickel understands why Chot Reyes believes that a Filipino coach is best suited for the head coaching position in Gilas Pilipinas. Read more »