It is no doubt an uphill climb to make it to the 2019 Fiba World Cup.The Philippines sports a 5-5 record and is going to face Qatar (2-8) and thenKazakhstan (4-6) both on the road. The Philippines has to win both of its games but also hopes that Japan drops a game to gain entry. …
Just like in the eyes of many Filipinos, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio is confident that the national team has a strong chance of earning a spot in this year’s FIBA World Cup in China. However, he knows the last two games in next month’s sixth and last qualifying window are ‘must …
Cebu, Philippines – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) tips-off its activities for 2019 multi 3×3 tournaments at the Sisters of Mary Boys’ and Girls’ Towns in Cebu that promises to be a big event. “This coming January 12 and 13, the SBP, together with Chooks-to-Go (CTG), is holding the biggest 3×3 event in the …
The hosting of the 2023 Fiba World Cup might be four years away, but the work in making it all happen, not to mention successful, starts now. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Executive Director Renauld “Sonny” Barrios, Special Assistant to the SBP President Ryan Gregorio, and Ramon “Cito” Martelino, SBP Special Projects Director who was …
Following the vastly successful SBP Coaches Commission last 2018 where veteran coach Jong Uichico together with Ryan Betia and Mark Solano went around the country teaching basic and fundamental basketball coaching to grassroots coaches, version 1.2 is getting ready to roll out this January. “Last year was all about teaching the simple and most basic …
Cebu, Philippines – The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) tips-off its activities for 2019 multi 3×3 tournaments at the Sisters of Mary Boys’ and Girls’ Towns in Cebu that promises to be a big event. “This coming January 12 and 13, the SBP, together with Chooks-to-Go (CTG), is holding the biggest 3×3 event in the …
It’s the Holiday season and there’s plenty of good cheer for Philippine basketball this 2018. We made a list of what was nice and we checked them twice! Here are six shining moments in Philippine basketball for 2018 and in no particular order. Janine Pontejos wins the Fiba 3×3 World Cup three-point shootout The Men’s …
Fiba announced the appointment of Andreas Zagklis as the new Secretary-General for basketball’s governing body, 8 December 2018. Mr. Zagklis replaces the late Patrick Baumann who recently passed away. The announcement was made by Fiba President Horacio Muratore in a circular to all members of the federation. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Renauld “Sonny” …
Another foe. Another promise by a visiting coach. Another eerie sense of déjà vu. For all the hot shooting of Marcio Lassiter, the lane incursions of Christian Standhardinger and the lay-ups of Jason Castro, Iran answered every run and then some. The result was another disappointing, 78-70, loss by the Philippines to Iran where Gilas …
Arwind Santos is grateful to be back in a national uniform. He first played for Chot Reyes back in 2006 and then under Yeng Guiao in the 2009 Fiba Asia championships in Tianjin, China where the Philippines finished eighth place. Now at 37 years of age, Santos is hoping for a last hurrah in helping …