Tag: Fiba
Ricky Vargas pushing for Clarkson and Brownlee to reinforce Gilas Pilipinas in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Jordan Clarkson and Justin Brownlee. –FIBA PHOTOS The Philippines already has a naturalized player in Jordan Clarkson for the Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup, and even if there was a better player available, it may be too late in the day to have another player go through the same process. But the Samahang Basketbol…
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SBP president Al Panlilio elected 2nd VP of Fiba Asia board – rezal404
SBP president Al Panlilio. MANILA, Philippines — Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio has been appointed as the 2nd Vice President of the Fiba Asia board for 2023-2027 after the Zone Assembly in Kuala Lumpur. Panlilio will be part of the board for the next five years with Dr. K. Govindraj being elected…
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Rights holder promises extensive broadcast of Fiba World Cup games – rezal404
OKBet Brand Director, Christopher Cañadella; OKBet Assistant Business Director, PertereanBriñas; Cignal TV Vice President for Content Innovations, Solutions, and Channel Sales, Eric Centeno; and TV5 Cluster Head Jackie Dulog after signing the sponsorship agreement for the 2023 Fiba World Cup coverage. – HANDOUT PHOTO The local broadcast rights holder of the International Basketball Federation (Fiba)…
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Luis Scola says key for underdog Gilas in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Luis Scola during the Fiba World Cup draw in Manila. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER MANILA, Philippines—Former Argentina basketball star Luis Scola encourages Gilas Pilipinas to believe in his Fiba World Cup 2023 campaign in August in Manila. When asked what advice can he give to the Philippine team, Scola said preparation is key when Gilas plays his…
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Chot Reyes eyes Asia teams in Fiba World Cup with Olympic dream in mind – rezal404
Final groupings of the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023. —MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Besides looking at the Gilas Pilipinas’ group, coach Chot Reyes was also observing the pool of other Asian teams as country’s goal is also to become the last team standing from the continent to qualify in the Paris Olympics 2024. The…
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Gilas Pilipinas grouped with Angola, Dominican Republic, Italy in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Former NBA players Luis Scola and Dirk Nowitzki at the Fiba World Cup draw at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–The Philippines, which co-hosts the Fiba Basketball World Cup 2023 this coming August, will be playing against Angola, the Dominican Republic, and Italy in the group phase of the basketball showcase beginning Aug.…
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Yao Ming, Luis Scola arrive in Manila for Fiba World Cup 2023 draw – rezal404
Argentinian basketball star Luis Scola. – HANDOUT PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Former NBA stars Luis Scola and Yao Ming touched down in the Philippines before the Fiba World Cup 2023 main draw on Saturday. Scola, a global ambassador for the Fiba World Cup 2023, arrived in Manila Thursday night while Yao descended on Friday. “There’s a few…
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SMC boosts PH Fiba World Cup hosting – rezal404
FILE – Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifying game vs Lebanon. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will boost the country’s hosting of the Fiba World Cup 2023 in August as a partner of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). SMC sports director Alfrancis Chua on Tuesday has officially forged…
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Gilas Women face tall order in Fiba Asia Cup – rezal404
Janine Pontejos gets smothered by two defenders during the Philippines’ game against Australia in the 2021 Fiba Women’s Asia Cup in Amman, Jordan. Australia won, 120-56. Photo from Fiba.com MANILA, Philippines-The Philippines will have its work cut out for itself in the Fiba Women’s Asia Cup this June. Gilas Pilipinas takes on host Australia on…
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