FILE–Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao. PBA IMAGES The PBA’s decision to eliminate the option of players on the floor calling timeouts beginning with the 48th season is a small change that will have a big effect on those suiting up for both club and country. “The closer we get to the Fiba (International Basketball … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee in the Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. (Photo by Luis Veniegra / SOPA Images/Sipa USA) Justin Brownlee, who played a starring role in helping the Philippines win its first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962, has failed a doping test, officials said Thursday. The American-born Brownlee tested positive for the banned … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica There’s no question the players of the national team that won the gold in the Asian Games (Asiad) men’s basketball event will be rewarded … Read more
Alfrancis Chua during a press conference at the PBA Office in Quezon City.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Credited for being one of the prime movers in the Philippines’ return to the Asian Games’ basketball summit, Alfrancis Chua leaving his future with the national basketball program in the hands of Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). “For now, I’m … Read more
Calvin Oftana.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines–Gilas Pilipinas’ Calvin Oftana and CJ Perez are back in the country but their heads are still in the clouds following their gold medal campaign in the Asian Games. “That group was in a different class. It was so special because almost everyone was a veteran and a professional,” said Oftana, … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) Tim Cone sounded so grounded when he said that the Philippines winning the Asian Games gold was just a … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) HANGZHOU, China—After Gilas Pilipinas dismantled Jordan in the men’s basketball finale of the 19th Asian Games, Team Philippines completed the coveted mission of … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas members celebrate with their gold medals after defeating Jordan in their men’s basketball gold medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. REUTERS/Marko Djurica A little over a month removed from a lackluster World Cup campaign and some 1,700 kilometers away from home, Gilas Pilipinas finally found a … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–A tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, according to its indefatigable star, proved to be the key in the … Read more
Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory after the men’s basketball match between Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG )No Use China. MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t stop marveling at Justin Brownlee’s amazing clutch plays … Read more