MANILA, Philippines – Filipino fans can witness history as late basketball icon Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga gets inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame. Tickets are up for sale for the Hall of...
FIBA World Cup
Melo in Manila: NBA great Carmelo Anthony named FIBA World Cup ambassador
MANILA, Philippines – There’s a reason for the recent Melo sightings in Manila. FIBA and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) jointly introduced on Friday, February 24, 10-time NBA...
Melo on following Kobe’s FIBA footsteps: ‘Keep that legacy going’
MANILA, Philippines – Newest FIBA World Cup global ambassador Carmelo Anthony said it is “special” for him to be taking a similar role the late Kobe Bryant had in the 2019 edition. Bryant...
Carmelo Anthony says ‘be proud’ of PH role in basketball growth
MANILA, Philippines — NBA great Carmelo Anthony said on Friday, February 24, that the Philippines has a big opportunity to highlight its brand of basketball as it co-hosts the 2023 FIBA...
Hoop legends Nowitzki, Yao, Scola to grace FIBA World Cup draw
MANILA, Philippines – There will be no shortage of star power in the FIBA World Cup draw. Basketball icons Dirk Nowitzki, Yao Ming, and Luis Scola will grace the event at the Araneta...
Jokic, Giannis in Manila? PH hosts NBA superstars for FIBA World Cup
MANILA, Philippines – By the luck of the draw, Manila will host the brightest NBA superstars in the FIBA World Cup. Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, and Domantas Sabonis...
NBA star Carmelo Anthony spotted in Manila
MANILA TOUR. Carmelo Anthony visits the Rizal monument. National Parks Development Committee/ Rosalie Abaño and Darr Jenryll Viray NBA star Carmelo Anthony is set to be named as the latest...
USA clinches record-extending 11th Women’s World Cup title
CHAMPS AGAIN. USA stars celebrate another title romp. FIBA A'ja Wilson stars as USA weathers a late surge from China to capture their fourth straight FIBA Women's World Cup title Defending...
Australia pulls out of World Cup qualifier in Iran, FIBA forfeits game
SPOT SECURED. The Australia Boomers have already qualified for the FIBA World Cup next year. FIBA Basketball Australia opts not to send the Boomers to Iran, where nationwide protests have...
Gilas set for Philippine Arena return 4 years after infamous Australia brawl
WELL-LOVED. Albeit short, Jordan Clarkson relishes his time with Gilas Pilipinas. Michael Gatpandan/Rappler The Philippine Arena will host Gilas Pilipinas' games in the sixth FIBA World...