Rappler's latest stories on 2016 Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Batum: FIBA OQT win is little step to bigger Rio Olympics
France joins Serbia and Croatia as the last 3 teams to qualify for Olympic basketball next month
Parker refused to end int'l career without one last Olympic run
Tony Parker says he couldn t be happy with anything less than a final stint in the Olympics
Thompson hungry for FIBA OQT success after winning NBA title
Tristan Thompson wants to top off his NBA title winning year by helping Canada earn a spot in the 2016 Olympics
Short-handed New Zealand proud of valiant stand vs Canada
Though losing the chance to qualify for the Olympics New Zealand is walking away from the FIBA OQT with much to be proud of
Romeo to Gilas doubters: Just be proud of our sacrifices
Terrence Romeo has a message to skeptics of Gilas Pilipinas
At lowest point, Gilas finds comfort among Filipinos
Even after a huge disappointment Gilas Pilipinas finds they can always come home to Filipinos and they won’t ever be abandoned
Jayson Castro announces retirement from Gilas Pilipinas
Ako si Jayson Castro William taga Guagua Pampanga lumaban para sa bayan Castro posts on Instagram
Veteran De Ocampo retires from Gilas Pilipinas
Ranidel De Ocampo announces his retirement from the Philippine national team after Gilas exit from the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Jayson Castro may retire from Gilas after FIBA OQT disappointment
The star point guard is contemplating retirement from the national team after the Philippines crashed out of the Olympic qualifiers in the group stage
Senegal grateful for PH fan support against Canada
Filipino fans back Senegal during their clash with Canada at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament
IN PHOTOS: In France setback, Gilas' 6th man still proves memorable
Fans push their lungs and vocal cords to the limit and proudly display their Gilas fandom through banners and face paint
New Zealand ‘not intimidated’ by expected hostile crowd vs Gilas
New Zealand is expecting to deal with a loud partisan Filipino crowd and are looking forward to it
Poor shooting, injury blow doom Turkey against Canada
It was a poor offensive night for the 8th ranked Turkey at the FIBA OQT
Breaking down France’s win over the Philippines: what went wrong for Gilas?
In the end France’s talent class and experience was too much
1st executive order, Duterte-Robredo meet, Gilas Pilipinas | 6PM wRap
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France hopes to keep Gilas fans from taking over game
The Philippines will have the sixth man benefit when Gilas faces France on Tuesday
Gilas ‘serious, focused’ as showdown with France nears
Gilas Pilipinas zeroes in on studying game plan and practicing executions ahead of their FIBA OQT Manila clash with France
Gilas Pilipinas, I choose you!
Meet the 12 men of Gilas Pilipinas for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Your guide to the FIBA OQT in Manila
The tournament will see a total of 6 nations vie for the lone ticket to the Rio Olympics basketball tilt this August
Turkish team arrives in Manila for FIBA OQT
Turkey is grouped with Canada and Senegal
France names final 12 for FIBA OQT
Included in the 12 are forward Nicolas Batum power forward center Boris Diaw Joffrey Lauvergne and Tony Parker among others
Tony Parker plays last game for France on home soil
Parker plays his final international game before the French home crowd in a 17 point victory against Japan
Road to Manila: France at the FIBA OQT
France s road to the Rio Olympics must go through Manila in battles against the Philippines as well as New Zealand
WATCH: If given the chance, Marc Pingris would like to visit outer space
Marc Pingris displays his light cheerful personality as he answers questions about his interests
Road to Manila: New Zealand announces FIBA OQT roster
Cut from the team are forward Finn Delany and shooting guard Ethan Rusbatch
WATCH: If June Mar Fajardo was not a baller, what would he be?
June Mar Fajardo of Gilas Pilipinas takes time to talk about his go to vacation spot and what he would be doing if he wasn t dominating on the court
Strict but fatherly: Gilas players on Baldwin’s mentorship
What is it like to be coached by Tab Baldwin?
WATCH: Terrence Romeo shares his superpower wish, closest Gilas players
Find out Terrence Romeo s favorite food whether he d like to see outer space and more
Vincent Collet on France’s OQT chances: The path will be complex
With 4 NBA and national team stalwarts unavailable Collet will bank on Euroleague MVP Nando De Colo Parker Boris Diaw Florent Pietrus and Leo Westermann
Looking at Senegal in the FIBA OQT
There are only 8 holdovers from the team that finished fourth in AfroBasket 2015 a testament to how serious Senegal is about reclaiming lost glory
Nicolas Batum a last minute addition to France for FIBA OQT?
The 6 foot 8 forward was named France’s Best Player during the FIBA World Cup in Spain in 2014
Wiggins won't play as Canada seeks Olympic berth at FIBA OQT
Andrew Wiggins won t make it to Manila this July
Gilas Pilipinas 14-man lineup announced
2nd UPDATE Only Marcio Lassiter did not make the lineup which will be further cut down to 12 as the Olympic Qualifier nears
After Iran game, Baldwin, coaching staff to make 'tough decision' over Gilas lineup
Baldwin tempers heightened anticipation over the lineup announcement Wednesday June 8 saying the players performance at the Smart Araneta Coliseum muddled any previous choices
Gilas leaves much room for growth after Iran scrimmage
The scrimmage closed to the public is played to suit the coaches in order to work on situations
Pingris will not take Haddadi-less Iran lightly in Gilas tune-up
A younger and incomplete Iran squad still won t be an easy opponent for Gilas Pilipinas says Pingris
Blatche calls on Pinoys to support Gilas at Olympic qualifiers
Andray Blatche wants Filipinos to support Gilas on their homecourt the way they did at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships
Younger Iran aims to gain experience in tune-up vs Gilas Pilipinas
Iran is in a transition phase to a new set of younger players for its national team
Haddadi-Fajardo duel not happening at Iran-Gilas tune-up games
The 7 foot 2 Iranian center won’t be in Manila for tune up games versus the Philippines ahead of the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers
After absence, Tenorio savors new chance with Gilas Pilipinas
LA Tenorio brings his vast international experience to the Gilas pool preparing for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Andray Blatche arrives in Manila for Gilas training
Andray Blatche will join Gilas Pilipinas preparations for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
Gilas set for training, tune-ups in Europe for Olympic Qualifier
Take a look at Gilas Pilipinas’ schedule in the next two months leading up to the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila
Ray Parks eager to play for Gilas Pilipinas: 'I'm ready'
Bigger and wiser Bobby Ray Parks Jr sets his sights on making the final Gilas Pilipinas lineup for the FIBA Olympic Qualifiers
Slaughter, Rosser out of Gilas pool for FIBA OQT due to injuries
Both players are out due to ankle injuries and surgeries and will no longer be options for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
4 French NBA players to skip Olympic Qualifiers
Nicolas Batum Evan Fournier Ian Mahinmi and Rudy Gobert will not join the tournament
SBP eyes June dry run for FIBA Olympic Qualifiers
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas might hold more than one dry run for the crucial tournament
2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila schedule
Mark your calendars for the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila this July
SBP concerned about Blatche's conditioning
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V Pangilinan hopes to see the Blatche that suited up in Spain and not in Changsha
All systems go for 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifier in Manila
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V Pangilinan promises to pull out all the stops for the qualifying tournament
