On the way to her very first practice with the TNT Tropang Giga, coach Mau Belen’s nerves got the better of her. “On my first day, I thought nakuha ko uli ‘yung injury ko kasi nasa hagdan pa lang ako nanginginig na ‘yung tuhod ko,” she said, chuckling. “I’ve never been in a situation na …
This is SBP’s special 4-part E-Learning series on the basics of being a referee. In Episode 1, we teach you how to signal for time stoppage and points scored. Let’s start! In Episode 2, we cover how to call for violations in a basketball game. In Episode 3, we cover the types of fouls and …
This is the official statement of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regarding Jordan Heading: We have formally written FIBA and the Chinese Taipei Basketball Association in connection with the reported playing in Taiwan for the Taichung Suns of Mr. Jordan Timothy Heading and have informed them that Mr. Heading has a “live” legal contract with …
The Philippines will be hosting another FIBA bubble. Due to the fluidity of the situation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, all the Group A games scheduled for the first two windows of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers will be played this February 2022 in the Philippines. The initial schedule had home-and-away meetings …
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) family is deeply saddened by the passing of its Senior Executive Consultant Mauricio “Moying” Martelino on Wednesday morning. He was 86 years old. “He was a loyal and dutiful person, a genuine man, and easy to get along with. He will be missed as a solid pillar of Philippine basketball,” …
Notice to Members of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Inc. will hold its Annual General Meeting of the National Congress of the Members and Elections on 13 October 2021, Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. via remote modes of communications or video/teleconference. Notice of Meeting and Agenda will be sent to all SBP …
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) was lauded for its recent hosting of the final window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Clark, Pampanga. FIBA Executive Director for Asia Hagop Khajirian expressed his gratitude to the SBP in a statement on Wednesday. “On behalf of FIBA Asia Board Members, please accept our sincere …
Coach Pat Aquino is hoping to use the upcoming US tryouts for the Gilas Pilipinas women's squad organized by Fil-Am Nation Select and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas to educate possible national team prospects on eligibility rules.
We condemn in the strongest terms the travesty that took place in Alcantara, Cebu during the fourth game day of the 2021 PILIPINAS VISMIN SUPER LEAGUE in a contest between the Siquijor Mystics and ARQ Builders-Lapu Lapu City.
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas will heed the instructions of the Philippine Sports Commission to all National Sports Associations and break camp for the Gilas Pilipinas Men’s team pool currently training in Calamba, Laguna.