CESAFI: UV, USC open semis with wins
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors hurdled their first assignments in heated fashion as the single round robin...
View ArticleMeet Leonard Santillan, University of the Visayas basketball star
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The future is certainly looking bright for 19 years old Leonard Santillan, who plays forward for the University of the Visayas (UV) Green Lancers and is one of the hoop stars...
View ArticleSaint Benilde claims second-straight win against Lyceum
MANILA, Philippines – After defeating San Sebastian College-Recoletos last week, College of Saint Benilde kept its momentum going by thumping Lyceum of the Philippines University, 59-56, on a rainy...
View ArticleArellano tames San Beda with dominant victory
MANILA, Philippines – Arellano University has done it again in the second round of the NCAA Season 91 basketball tourney by making a huge statement against the defending champion San Beda College on...
View ArticleGilas defeats Lebanon to reach FIBA Asia semis
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – No roar from the hostile crowd could shake Gilas Pilipinas and their resolve as they beat down Lebanon in the quarterfinals, 82-70, and advanced to the semifinals of the...
View ArticleWATCH: Jayson Castro dances around Lebanon’s defense
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas starting guard Jayson Castro - Jayson William in international play - was up to his tricks again on Thursday, October 1, during the Philippine team’s win against...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Gilas Pilipinas boots out Lebanon, moves on to semis
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas is two wins away from achieving their goal of a gold medal and a 2016 Summer Olympics berth after they eliminated Lebanon, 82-70, in the 2015 FIBA Asia...
View ArticleWATCH: Gabe Norwood throws down two-handed dunk vs Lebanon
MANILA, Philippines - Gabe Norwood of the Gilas Pilipinas knows how to spark the crowd at just the right moment.The Filipino swingman had a quiet night statistically, scoring 5 points on 2-7 shooting...
View ArticleWATCH: Highlights of Gilas Pilipinas' win over Lebanon
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine men’s national basketball team moved a step closer to attaining gold in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship and booking a ticket to the 2016 Rio Olympics after taking...
View ArticleLIVE BLOG: Gilas vs Japan – 2015 FIBA Asia semifinals
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas will lock horns with Japan once again in the semifinals of the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship on Friday, October 2 in Changsha, Hunan China.(WATCH: Highlights of...
View ArticleWATCH: Blatche tells FIBA Asia crowd in China to be quiet
MANILA, Philippines – Andray Blatche has no plans of allowing a hostile crowd in China get into his and Gilas Pilipinas' head.The 29-year old naturalized Filipino gestured for the crowd in Changsha,...
View ArticleGilas Pilipinas in for tough semifinals rematch with Japan
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines, for all its kicking butt and taking names so far in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship, knows that it hasn’t really done anything yet. The minimum goal is to...
View ArticleNBA Season Preview: Orlando Magic
Last season: 25-57, 13th seed in the EastThis season (projected): 32-50, 12th seed in the EastOffseason moves:Additions: Scott Skiles, Mario Hezonja (drafted), CJ Watson (signed), Jason Smith (signed),...
View ArticleNCAA suspends Friday games due to #KabayanPH
MANILA, Philippines - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has postponed its scheduled games at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan City on Friday, October 2 due to Typhoon Kabayan....
View ArticleCESAFI: USC Warriors down UV to earn Finals berth
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors barged into the finals for the second straight year of the CESAFI men's basketball tournament by prevailing over the University of...
View ArticleWhy the Gilas vs Japan semis game time was moved to 10PM
MANILA, Philippines – The crucial matchup between Gilas Pilipinas and Japan in the 2015 FIBA Asia semifinal round has been moved 30 minutes from its original tip-off time.Initially scheduled to begin...
View ArticleWATCH: De Ocampo feeds Blatche for fastbreak dunk
MANILA, Philippines - For a guy supposedly out of shape, Andray Blatche sure runs the court pretty well.The 6-foot-11 center showed off his speed and court awareness in the second quarter of the...
View ArticleGilas 'fortunate' to beat Japan, but that's better than being unlucky
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine national basketball team, running on true grit, survived an error-laden game and overcame a fighting Japanese squad, 81-70, to enter the gold medal match of the...
View ArticleWATCH: Castro's up-and-under score, Hontiveros' monster rejection against Japan
MANILA, Philippines - Jayson Castro and Dondon Hontiveros were the biggest little men for the Gilas Pilipinas basketball team in their 2015 FIBA Asia Championship semifinal win over Japan on Friday,...
View ArticleIN PHOTOS: Gilas takes down Japan, advances to FIBA Asia final
MANILA, Philippines – Gilas Pilipinas moved a step closer to attaining the gold medal in the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship after they defeated Japan, 81-70, in the semifinal round on Friday, October...
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