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Gilas Women U18 Bracketed With Lebanon, Syria, Maldives

(Press Release) By sweeping the FIBA Under-18 Women’s Asia Cup SEABA Qualifiers recently, the Gilas Pilipinas U18 team took the first steps needed to regain Division A status. Next comes the big leap.  Putting on a masterful performance in Ratchaburi, the Philippine squad, coached by Julie Amos, swept the

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Liaoning Flying Leopards claim spot at BCL Asia 2024 after clinching CBA three-peat

(Press Release) Liaoning Flying Leopards secure their spot at Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) 2024 after winning the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) Finals 2023-2024. This marks a return to the competition for the Flying Leopards, one of the winningest teams in the history of the competition formerly known as

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Jordan Brand And Titan Celebrate Street Basketball Culture With DAYO23

(Press Release) MANILA - Jordan Brand and TITAN celebrated streetball culture in the Philippines with a two-day invitational tournament held at Brgy. 830 Court in Manila. Held on May 18 to 19, 2024, the streetball experience brought together a diverse community of hoopers and artists from across the Philippines that

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Bigger Than Basketball: Fighting Maroons Give Back To Indigenous Communities In Butuan

(Press Release) On May 14, 2024 UP President Atty. Angelo "Jijil" Jimenez unveiled the new motto of the University of the Philippines, adding "Service" to the current values each Iskolar ng Bayan is expected to live up to - Honor and Excellence. "Honor and Excellence

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Busan KCC Egis And Suwon KT Sonicboom To Represent Korea In The EASL 2024-25 Season

(Press Release) Korean Basketball League teams qualify for the East Asia Super League via domestic playoffs Hong Kong SAR – Korean teams Busan KCC Egis and Suwon KT Sonicboom will compete to be the champions of East Asia in 2024-25, after qualifying for the East Asia Super League. KCC and KT

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East Asia’s Elite Basketball Talent Recognized In 2023-24 All-EASL Team

(Press Release) Stars from Chinese Taipei, Japan and Korea feature in best five Hong Kong SAR – Five outstanding players from the East Asia Super League 2023-24 Season have been selected to make up the All-EASL Team. The statistics leaders for the EASL 2023-24 Season have also been announced. These accolades

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Aguilar, Amos Added To Backstop Gilas 12

(Press Release) Looking to avert another manpower shortage as in the recent past, national coach Tim Cone has announced the addition of 6-foot-9 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel veteran Japeth Aguilar and youthful 6-foot-7 Fil-Australian Mason Amos to the overall Gilas Pilipinas Men's program pool. “We're excited

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SBP Initiates Naturalization Discussion With Bennie Boatwright

(Press Release) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas would like to announce that it has initiated talks with Bennie Boatwright III regarding a possible stint with the Gilas Pilipinas Men’s Team as naturalized player in future FIBA competitions. Boatwright played for the San Miguel Beermen in the recent PBA Commissioner’

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Gilas Pilipinas Women Gun For Semis Berth In FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

(Press Release) The Gilas Pilipinas Women, big in talent and bigger in heart, continued to exceed expectations in the FIBA 3X3 Asia Cup 2024, blasting their way through the main draw and advancing to the knockout quarterfinals against Chinese Taipei on Sunday, March 31 at the Singapore Sports Hub. The

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Amman, Shenzhen confirmed as hosts for Youth Asia Cups in 2024

(Press Release) BEIRUT (Lebanon) - The FIBA Regional Office - Asia confirmed the hosts for this year's FIBA U18 Asia Cup and FIBA U18 Women's Asia Cup on Tuesday, March 5. The U18 Asia Cup will be held in Amman, Jordan from 2-9 September, while the

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Five Brands Join EASL Partner Roster Ahead Of Final Four

(Press Release) Deals agreed with Philippine Airlines, Dusit Thani Mactan Cebu Resort, TikTok, Anta and McDonald’s HONG KONG SAR – Five blue-chip brands have signed partnerships with the East Asia Super League ahead of the season-ending Final Four in the Philippines on March 8-10. Deals have been agreed with Philippines

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Rhenz Abando Set For EASL Final Four After Triumphant Comeback From Injury

(Press Release) Philippine Ambassador to Korea watches as Filipino star is Player of the Game on KBL return SEOUL, KOREA – Filipino star Rhenz Abando will help Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters battle for the East Asia Super League championship at the Final Four this week, after making a successful

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Cebu Set For Biggest-Ever Professional Sports Event As EASL Final Four Ticket Sales Begin

(Press Release) Asia’s basketball elite to draw crowds at East Asia Super League Final Four HONG KONG SAR – Ticket sales began at 12 noon today for the East Asia Super League Final Four, taking place on March 8-10 in Cebu, the Philippines. The EASL Final Four will be a

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Jeremy Lin Set To Face Yuki Togashi In EASL Final Four Semifinals

(Press Release) Korean giants Jung Kwan Jang and SK Knights to clash in second semi HONG KONG SAR – Two of Asia’s biggest basketball stars are set to face off in the East Asia Super League (EASL) semifinals, as Jeremy Lin’s team the New Taipei Kings plays Yuki Togashi’

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Brownlee Cleared To Play For Gilas Pilipinas

(Press Release) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announces that Justin Brownlee will be available to play for Gilas Pilipinas Men in the first window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. FIBA issued Brownlee a Notice of Charge carrying a proposed three (3) month Period of Ineligibility in relation to

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East Asia’s Basketball Champion To Be Crowned At EASL Final Four In Cebu

(Press Release) Jeremy Lin and Japan captain Yuki Togashi among the stars set to play on March 8-10 HONG KONG SAR – The champion of East Asian professional basketball will be crowned on March 8-10 in Cebu, Philippines, as the city hosts the East Asia Super League 2023-24 Season Final Four.

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SBP Announces Tim Cone as Head Coach Of Gilas Pilipinas Men

(Press Release) After his successful stint in the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Philippines ended its 61-year gold medal drought in men’s basketball, Cone will be given the reins as Head Coach. "Coach Tim accomplished what has not been done in decades with only a few weeks to

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'Propose a Project' With PUSO

(Press Release) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is calling on basketball enthusiasts all over the country to apply for FIBA Foundation’s “Propose a Project” program.  With FIBA’s belief “that basketball can serve as a catalyst to empower, educate, and inspire youth through the implementation of Basketball For

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Barrios Leaves SBP With Lasting Legacy

(Press Release) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) sends its deepest appreciation to former Executive Director Renauld “Sonny” Barrios for all he has done for the federation in his almost 13 years of service. Ever since his appointment under then SBP President Manny V. Pangilinan and Vice President Ricky Vargas,

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SBP Names Erika Dy As Executive Director

(Press Release) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) proudly announces the designation of Erika Dy as the federation’s Executive Director. After proving to be an effective leader during her role as the Deputy Event Director of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Dy will now oversee the strategic planning

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Ginebra Import Tony Bishop On The Meralco Bolts: 'Love And Respect For Those Guys'

This year's PBA Commissioner's Cup has been competitive, yet interesting so far. New imports and a bunch of players switching teams either via free agency or trade. The most obvious change is the absence of Ginebra's resident import Justin Brownlee in the PBA'

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Fighting Maroons Bring Toys And Joy To UP-PGH Kids

(Press Release) The UP Men's Basketball Team (UPMBT) spread the holiday spirit to the kids at the UP-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) Pedia Ward on Friday, December 15. Together with nowheretogobutUP Foundation, the Fighting Maroons, led by team captain CJ Cansino and veteran Gerry Abadiano, surprised the kids with

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New Mobile Game NBA Infinite To Launch In 2024

Basketball themed mobile game NBA Infinite is coming to IOS and Android in 2024. Play against hoops fans worldwide in real time whether you're a veteran gamer or a novice. Key features of the game include: * Real-Time PvP Action: Face off against players worldwide in thrilling real-time matchups

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Saudi Arabia Announced As Host Of FIBA Asia Cup 2025

(Press Release) BEIRUT (Lebanon) - The Saudi Basketball Federation (SBF) has been awarded the hosting rights for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025, with all the games to be played in Jeddah. This will be the second time that Saudi Arabia has hosted this prestigious continental event. The last time that

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NBA To Celebrate First-Ever Fan Month In The Philippines This December

(Press Release) Republika ng NBA Month” Tips Off Dec. 1 and Will be Headlined by NBA 3X Philippines Invitational Featuring NBA Champion Richard Hamilton Fan Month Will Also Include Launch of New Hyperlocal T-Shirt Collection, NBA League Pass Discounts, Original Content Series, Community Outreach, and More The National Basketball Association