Tag: Fiba
Chot Reyes says Gilas needs Kai Sotto ‘at least a month’ before Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Kai Sotto will be very welcome to Gilas and he wants to play. But what’s keeping him from committing? —FIBA.COM Chot Reyes minced no words in saying what Kai Sotto means to Gilas Pilipinas. “No question that we need him,” Reyes was quick to tell the Inquirer over the phone on Sunday when asked to…
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AJ Edu eager to show worth in Gilas pool for Fiba World Cup – rezal404
FILE – AJ Edu. Photo from Fiba MANILA, Philippines—AJ Edu, the Cypriot-born Filipino center, confirmed his inclusion in the Gilas Pilipinas pool with a few months left before the Fiba World Cup. Edu revealed the development during Saturday’s episode of Noli Eala’s “Power and Play.” However, being included in the training pool does not guarantee…
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Filipino legend Caloy Loyzaga inducted into Fiba Hall of Fame – rezal404
Caloy Loyzaga. – INQUIRE PHOTO FILE MANILA, Philippines–The man considered by many as the greatest Filipino basketball player of all time is finally getting his due recognition on the world stage. Caloy Loyzaga was posthumously inducted into the Fiba Hall of Fame, joining 11 players and coaches who were also named to this year’s class…
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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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