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FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Announces Partnership With ArenaPlus

(Press Release) When the biggest international basketball event of 2023 unfolds on Philippine shores this August, fans from different parts of the globe can take an active part in breaking down and analyzing the outcome of the games. The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 which will have the Philippines as

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Australia Beat Japan Anew, Achieve Unprecedented Three-peat

(Press Release) Australia defeated Japan, 80-74, to claim the FIBA U16 Women's Asian Championship 2023 title, Sunday at the Prince Hamza Sport Hall. Jesse-May Hall finished with 21 points, while Sienna Lehmann delivered 20 as the two spearheaded the Sapphires' comeback from a four-point deficit late in

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Single Game Tickets For 2023 FIBA World Cup Now Available

(Press Release) Watching the best basketball players in the world go up against each other live…isn’t that every basketball fan’s dream? To be part of the action, witness the hardcourt battles right before one’s eyes, and not just hear the crowd roar, but be a part

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Kyrie Irving Announces Partnership With Anta

Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving has officially signed a sneaker deal with Anta. The former NBA Champion made the announcement via his twitter account on Tuesday, July 11 (Wednesday, July 12, in Manila). Anta x Hélà x A11Even My purpose here on Earth is #BiggerThanAShoeDeal Everybody comes into your

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Sofia Roman On Next Gen Gilas Pilipinas Women: 'Stay Grounded And Play For The Love Of The Game'

Gilas Pilipinas Women won the silver medal at the recently concluded 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The national team then competed at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup a couple of weeks later in Sydney, Australia. They finished in sixth place in the tournament and

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Nikola Jokic Banners Serbia, Face China At FIBA World Cup

(Press Release) “The goal is always the same, to win a medal. Serbia is always going for a medal.” This was a quote from Sasha Djordjevic back in 2019 when he was still the head coach of Serbia heading into the FIBA Basketball World Cup. They looked good at the

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Gatorade To Fuel FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

(Press Release) The Philippines, co-hosting FIBA’s summit event with Japan and Indonesia, made the announcement after Gatorade, the world’s number 1 sports drink, sealed its partnership with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas as a major local sponsor in the 32-team competition set to start on August 25. “We at

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Sixth Place Finish For The Philippines At FIBA Women's Asia Cup

Gilas Pilipinas Women ended their 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup campaign at sixth place in a loss to Korea 80 - 71 on Saturday, July 1. It has been the best finish for the Philippines since being promoted to Division A in 2015. Afril Bernardino, in a losing

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Gilas Women Resilient In Near Win Battle For Semis Against New Zealand

It was a valiant effort for Gilas Women as they bowed to New Zealand 83 - 78 in the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA Women's World Cup in Sydney, Australia. The Tall Ferns began their scoring salvo with a Penina Davidson jump hook at 7:23 in the

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Chris Newsome On Jordan Clarkson's Work Ethic: 'Inspiring To See NBA Players Put In The Unseen Hours'

Having played his first game for the national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers last year already in the books, Chris Newsome spoke about Jordan Clarkson's work ethic during his time with Gilas. "He works really hard. You can definitely tell that he has a

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Playing With Jordan Clarkson And Kai Sotto Is Something Chris Newsome Will Remember Forever

After getting the nod from FIBA to be classified as a local, Chris Newsome finally suited up for Gilas Pilipinas in Window 4 of the 2023 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers against Lebanon on August 22. 2022. The national team lost to Lebanon 85 - 81 though. For the Meralco Bolts

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Gilas To face Off With Angola, Hawks Center

(Press Release) Gilas Pilipinas wants the victory to wash away the bitter taste of an overtime loss it suffered four years ago in Foshan, China. Angola, on the other hand, craves it no less, if only to maintain its head-to-head edge over the Philippines in international basketball. Either way, a

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Gilas Women Gets First Dub At FIBA Women's Asia Cup Since Promotion To Division A in 2015

The Philippines finally scored their first W as they defeated Chinese Taipei 92 - 81 at the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday. After the victory, Gilas Pilipinas Women remains in Division A since being promoted in 2015. More than a win. More than a

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Chris Newsome Honored To Play For Gilas Pilipinas As A Local

Every Filipino hooper dreams of playing for the flag. Chris Newsome, who currently plays for the Meralco Bolts in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is just one of those that dreamt of donning the Gilas Pilipinas jersey and bring honor to the country. He finally got his chance to play

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Chris Newsome On The Recent SEA Games: 'You Can't Take Anything For Granted In This Region That Teams Are Also Getting Better'

Gilas Pilipinas reclaimed basketball supremacy in the region when they won their gold medal match against host country Cambodia at the recently concluded 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Phnom Penh. Quite possibly the most challenging regional event held to date for the national team. Despite the circumstances due to some

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Akatsuki Japan Extends Win Streak At The Expense Of Gilas Women

It was business as usual for Akatsuki Japan as they beat Gilas Pilipinas Women 95 - 57, in day two of the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup held at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia. Japan clearly showed why they're the reigning five-time

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Gilas Women Lose To Australia In FIBA Women's Asia Cup Debut

Things didn't exactly go as planned for Gilas Pilipinas Women in their FIBA Women's Asia Cup debut with a 105 - 34 loss to hosts Australia on Monday. The Filipinas clearly got overwhelmed by the Opals' height and tenacity which was evident in the first

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Stage Set In Sydney As FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2023 Rosters Confirmed

(Press Release) The final rosters of the eight participating nations at the prestigious FIBA Women's Asia Cup 2023 are now known on the eve of the curtain being raised in Sydney, Australia. The reigning champions Japan, who won have won the last five editions of the competition, will

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Serbia: Jokic Matchups

(Press Release) Should he decide to play for Serbia, Nikola Jokic will be in a unique position heading into the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, as he could emulate the achievement of Marc Gasol, who won the Larry O’Brien Trophy with the Toronto Raptors and the Naismith Trophy with

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‘Greek Freak’ Antetokounmpo To Lead The Way In World Cup

(Press Release) BEWARE of Greeks bearing gifts — proverb. Troy didn’t listen and paid a terrible price. Transpose to the present: Qualifiers to the 2023 FIBA World Cup are best advised to heed the same counsel lest they suffer the Trojans’ fate. Forewarned is forearmed, after all, knowing that Greece,

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Manama Clinch Inaugural FIBA WASL Championship

(Press Release) DUBAI (United Arab Emirates) – Manama emerged as the inaugural FIBA West Asia Super League (WASL) champions after overcoming familiar foes Kuwait Club in a thrilling finale, 67-59, Saturday night at the Sheikh Saeed Bin Maktoum Sports Hall. Mosti Rashed led the way with 18 points, none bigger than

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Epic Tip-off 45 Years In The Making: Gilas Pilipinas vs Dominican Republic

(Press Release) For the first time in 45 years, the Philippines will be the setting for the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Manila will play host - alongside Okinawa, Japan and Jakarta, Indonesia - to the best of the best players in the 2023 world meet scheduled for August 25 to

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SBP President Al Panlilio: 'We Humbly Seek The Full Support Of Our Countrymen For Our National Pool'

(Press Release) Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio on Thursday called on the Filipino people to rally behind the Gilas Pilipinas National Pool as preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup set August 25 to September 10 goes into overdrive, with a series of pocket tournaments and friendlies in

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Basketball Without Borders Asia 2023 – Day 4 Recap

(Press Release) The 13th edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB) Asia began its final day with campers taking part in a Q&A with NBA veterans Taj Gibson (most recently with the Washington Wizards) and Rodney McGruder (most recently with the Detroit Pistons) and Detroit Pistons assistant coach Jim

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Filipino Hoops Legend Caloy Loyzaga To Be Inducted At 2023 FIBA Hall Of Fame

FIBA recently announced the Hall of Fame Class of 2023 headlined by former Houston Rockets star Yao Ming and 2006 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup champion Penny Taylor. This year's elite list of inductees include two-time Olympian and 1954 Basketball World Cup bronze medalist Carlos "