Tag: Fiba
South Sudan’s Sunday Dech thrilled to face former teammate Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
South Sudan’s Sunday Dech. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan guard Sunday Dech looks forward to facing Adelaide 36ers teammate Kai Sotto and Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round of the Fiba World Cup 2023 on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was a tough Wednesday for South Sudan after failing to advance to…
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First real test awaits Team USA in Fiba World Cup second round – rezal404
Team USA’s Mikal Bridges celebrates after making a 3-pointer against Jordan in the Fiba World Cup. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—After unsurprisingly dusting off its competition in the group phase, Team USA expects to face stiffer challenge in the second round of the Fiba World Cup. The Americans on Tuesday played like the favorites that they…
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Team USA rolls past Jordan, sweeps group C in the Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Jordan forward Rondae Hollis Jefferson (24) goes over the top of U.S. guard Anthony Edwards (10) during the first half of a Basketball World Cup group C match in Manila, Philippines Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) MANILA, Philippines — Another game, another blowout for Team USA at the Fiba World Cup. And now…
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Jazz teammates Clarkson, Fontecchio exchange praises after Fiba World Cup duel – rezal404
Italy’s main man Simone Fontecchio in the Fiba World Cup. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Utah Jazz teammates Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio shared mutual respect after Italy earned a crucial 90-83 victory to advance to the next round and eliminate Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup 2023 on Tuesday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.…
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AJ Edu relishes playing with Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ AJ Edu against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup alone is already a big feat for AJ Edu. Playing with Kai Sotto again after five years—on international basketball’s biggest stage—made it more special for Edu. “I love playing with Kai.…
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‘Caring’ Canada sets new Fiba World Cup assists record – rezal404
Canada men’s basketball team in the Fiba World Cup. –FIBA Canada head coach Jordi Fernandez said “sharing is caring” after his team set a new Fiba World Cup single-game record of 44 assists in a blowout win over Lebanon on Sunday. The Canadians thrashed their opponents 128-73 to underline their title credentials after opening their…
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Gilas Pilipinas’ road to Fiba World Cup next round – and to Paris – is long – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas huddles during a game against the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net There is a chaos of scenarios and permutations going through the minds of Gilas Pilipinas right now—the team’s chances of grabbing the No. 2 spot in Group A, the things that need to happen for passage to the…
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Team USA making it look easy while still adjusting to Fiba game – rezal404
Tyrese Haliburton celebrates with Austin Reaves during Team USA’s win over Greece in the Fiba World Cup at Mall of Asia Arena. -FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Through two games, Team USA has made it look easy with an average winning margin of 27.5 points against New Zealand and Greece in Group C of the Fiba World…
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Historic day as South Sudan, Cape Verde get Fiba World Cup wins – rezal404
South Sudan in the Fiba World Cup in Manila. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan is the world’s youngest nation, only gaining its independence 12 years ago. Cape Verde is one of the world’s least-populated nations, with fewer residents than any country that qualified for the Basketball World Cup. They stood tall on Monday…
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What Gilas Pilipinas needs to do to advance to Fiba World Cup second round – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas roster before a Fiba World Cup game at Smart Araneta Coliseum. –Marlo Cueto/ MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas has a mountain to climb in order to extend its run in the 2023 Fiba World Cup. After Sunday’s crucial games at Araneta Coliseum, the Group A picture got much clearer with Dominican Republic holding the top…
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