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FIBA: Blatche, Clarkson, Fajardo headline 19-man Gilas pool

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 15 11:02 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Monday night unveiled the 19-man pool that will be ready to represent the Philippines in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

FIBA: As PBA playoffs loom, Guiao asks for ‘extra effort’

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 15 09:47 PM

MANILA, Philippines—Coach Yeng Guiao has asked the national team players to be ready to make more sacrifices, as they juggle their responsibilities with Gilas Pilipinas and their mother teams in the PBA. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Gilas practices to intensify upon Blatche's arrival

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 09:45 PM

The Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff is hoping Andray Blatche is in good shape when he arrives this weekend. Read more »

FIBA: Guiao sees encouraging signs in Gilas' first tune-up

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 11:52 PM

MANILA—Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao was pleased with the result of the national team's first tune-up game in its road to the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

'Tulong lang sa kanila,' says Belga on practicing with Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 01 09:51 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- Beau Belga simply wanted to extend a helping hand to the Philippine national basketball team when he showed up to practice with Gilas Pilipinas on Monday evening at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

FIBA: Guiao may invite 1 or 2 more players to Gilas pool after Thompson begs off

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 09:47 PM

Yeng Guiao said Tuesday that he may invite a few more players to the Gilas Pilipinas pool, after Ginebra guard Scottie Thompson begged off from the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

PBA: NLEX brings Ashaolu in early for Governors' Cup preparation

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 09:33 PM

MANILA, Philippines – NLEX still has three games left in its schedule in the 2019 PBA Commissioner's Cup, but the team is getting a head start in its preparation for the upcoming Governors' Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Excitement leads to 'best practice so far' for Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 12:50 AM

MANILA—The Philippine national basketball team conducted its "best practice so far" on Monday evening, with 13 players showing up to work at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

FIBA: Guiao gives Ravena passing marks after first Gilas practice

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 24 09:59 PM

Kiefer Ravena made his highly-anticipated return to the basketball court on Monday evening, when the former Ateneo superstar joined the Philippine national team in its practice at the Meralco Gym. Read more »

Parks clarifies he didn't 'refuse' offer to play for Gilas

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 21 07:24 PM

Ray Parks Jr. on Friday clarified his reasons for declining the invitation to play for the Philippine national team, blasting reports that made it appear he refused to play for flag. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Kiefer Ravena to join Gilas practice next week

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 21 12:10 AM

Ravena is making a highly anticipated comeback after serving an 18-month suspension, after he tested positive for banned substances by WADA. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Ray Parks declined to be part of Gilas pool, says Guiao

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 21 12:11 AM

Gilas head coach Yeng Guiao said the Blackwater rookie may have different priorities for now. Read more »

FIBA: With Castro uncertain, Guiao banks on 'next generation'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 18 01:20 AM

MANILA—Losing Jayson Castro will be a blow to the national team program, but Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao believes their talent pool is deep enough to find someone to fill in the shoes of "The Blur." Read more »

Coach Yeng Guiao sets tone for Gilas, as FIBA World Cup build-up starts

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 14 12:13 AM

Head coach Yeng Guiao preached the importance of sacrifice as he met with Gilas Pilipinas members on Thursday. Read more »

PBA: Yeng Guiao takes short break from coaching, to miss 3 NLEX games

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 30 03:28 AM

According to one of his assistant coaches, Guiao is currently in Europe vacationing with his family. Read more »

Partial #HalalanResults: Gilas coach Guiao lags in Pampanga congressional race

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 14 02:46 AM

It looks like Gilas Pilipinas coach Yeng Guiao's chances of retaking his former congressional seat in Pampanga’s first district are fading. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: SBP 'silently working' on getting Clarkson to play for Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 06:22 PM

The SBP is "silently working" on getting Jordan Clarkson to play for the Philippines in the FIBA Basketball World Cup, and coach Yeng Guiao is hopeful that their efforts will bear fruit. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Guiao eyes early preparation for Gilas Pilipinas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 23 04:08 PM

National team head coach Yeng Guiao has already submitted a proposal to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) regarding Gilas Pilipinas' preparations for the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: For coach Guiao, ‘destiny’ played key role in Gilas return

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 17 08:10 PM

Looking back at how Gilas Pilipinas was able to make it to the 2019 FIBA World Cup, Guiao feels fate played a hand in his return as national-team head coach. Read more »

FIBA World Cup: Can Gilas make it out of 'Group of Near Death'?

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 19 08:14 PM

Virtually everyone involved in Philippine basketball has declared Gilas Pilipinas a massive underdog heading into their campaign in the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »