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FIBA 3x3 Olympic Qualifying Tournament moved to 2021

Jun 24, 2020 - 5:54 PM

The national team composed of CJ Perez, Mo Tautuaa, Joshua Munzon, and Alvin Pasaol will vie for one of the Olympic spots up for grabs

PREPARE. The Philippine 3x3 team has almost a year to gear up for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Photo from Chooks-to-Go


FIBA postpones 3x3 Olympic qualifiers due to coronavirus crisis

Mar 04, 2020 - 6:29 PM

The Philippine 3x3 basketball team looks to use the extra time to beef up its Olympic bid

BUSINESS AS USUAL. Practice continues for 3x3 coach Stefan Stojacic (second right) and national team players (from left) Alvin Pasaol Mo Tautuaa, Joshua Munzon, and CJ Perez. Photo release

Double Gilas Pilipinas duty not a problem for CJ Perez

Feb 20, 2020 - 5:40 PM

CJ Perez says he is always willing to give his all for the country as he competes for Gilas Pilipinas in the 5-on-5 and 3x3 events

RELIABLE. CJ Perez has become a Gilas Pilipinas mainstay, both for the 5-on-5 and 3x3 events. Photo from fiba.basketball

Munzon, Pasaol lead Perez, Tautuaa for Gilas 3x3 in Olympic qualifiers

Feb 18, 2020 - 3:26 PM

Top-ranked 3x3 players Joshua Munzon and Alvin Pasaol will be reinforced by SEA Games 3x3 gold medalists CJ Perez and Mo Tautuaa

TOUGH TASK. Gilas Pilipinas' 3x3 team composed of Alvin Pasaol, Joshua Munzon, Mo Tautuaa, CJ Perez will try to clinch a spot in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Photos from Chook-to-Go (Pasaol and Munzon) and Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler (Tautuaa and Perez)


PH, Chooks set to host FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters leg

Jan 20, 2020 - 11:13 PM

Expected to compete in the event are some of the world's best 3x3 clubs, including Liman, Novi Sad, Riga Ghetto, and NY Harlem

REPRESENT. Local teams will also play in the Manila Masters. Photo from Chooks-to-Go


Magsanoc appointed Gilas 3x3 Olympic qualifier coach

Jan 09, 2020 - 8:41 PM

PBA legend Ronnie Magsanoc hopes to steer the Philippines to a historic run in the 3x3 basketball Olympic qualifier

AT THE HELM. Ronnie Magsanoc looks to whip the national 3x3 team in competitive form in two months. File photo

Pasaol, Munzon banner PH 3x3 Olympic qualifier pool

Jan 09, 2020 - 5:45 PM

Looking to make history, the Philippines aims for a spot in the inaugural staging of 3x3 basketball in the Olympics

HOPEFULS. The Philippine 3x3 pool members vie for a spot in the Olympic qualifier roster. Photo release

Gilas girl Fajardo relishes victory over China in FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia

Aug 27, 2019 - 8:00 PM

'Having to play China for the third time, what were the odds to win against them?' recalls FIBA 3x3 U18 bronze medalist Ella Fajardo

PROMISING TALENT. New Jersey-based Filipina Ella Fajardo contributes to the Philippines' bronze medal finish in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 Under-18 Women's Asia Cup in Malaysia. Photo from FIBA

Future bright for Gilas Girls after bronze finish in FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia

Aug 26, 2019 - 3:35 PM

In order to achieve the feat, the Philippines takes down no less than top seed China

PODIUM FINISH. Gilas Pilipinas Girls will not go home empty-handed from the FIBA 3x3 U18 Asia Cup. Photo from FIBA


PH 3x3 teams gear up for Haining Challenger

Jun 28, 2019 - 4:53 PM

Two Philippine squads vie for a podium finish – and rack up FIBA 3x3 points – in China

BACK FOR MORE. Alvin Pasaol and Travis Franklin look to power Balanga to another solid run. Photo release

World No. 1 China ends Gilas girls’ magic run in U18 World Cup

Jun 07, 2019 - 3:29 PM

China's firepower prove too strong for the Philippine 3x3 girls team

Clutch Gilas girls crash World Cup quarters, face China next

Jun 06, 2019 - 4:19 PM

After absorbing a record loss, the Gilas girls bounce back big to march on to the World Cup quarterfinals

STUNNER. Karl Ann Pingol and the Gilas girls vie to pull off another upset in the knockout round. Photo from FIBA

Chooks 3x3 fields country's best for Moscow Challenger

Jun 04, 2019 - 4:05 PM

World No. 24 Pasig aims to bounce back from its winless 2019 Kunshan Challenger campaign

BEST IN PH. Chooks-to-Go is fielding a strong lineup for the upcoming World Cup. Photo from release

Gilas 3x3 head Magsanoc defends tapping high schoolers for Asia Cup

May 31, 2019 - 8:42 PM

The Philippines slips to No. 33 in the men's 3x3 ranking, putting in peril its bid to crack the Top 24 for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic qualifiers

Australia boots out Gilas women from FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup

May 26, 2019 - 2:14 PM

The Philippines ends its campaign as the women’s team bows to the Aussies in the quarterfinals

Gilas women poised to reach FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup quarterfinals

May 24, 2019 - 8:15 PM

The Philippines absorbs its first loss of the tournament at the hands of Japan before venting its frustrations on Sri Lanka in the pool round

NOT THE END. The Gilas Pilipinas women's team are in a good position to avoid elimination. Photo from FIBA


Gilas bows out as Perlas sweeps FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup qualifiers

May 23, 2019 - 9:25 PM

Gilas Pilipinas falls short despite stringing up two wins as Perlas advances to the main draw with a 3-0 slate

Photo from FIBA

Gilas flunks as Perlas sets record-setting debut in 3x3 Asia Cup

May 22, 2019 - 8:02 PM

Gilas absorbs a huge blow with the injury of Ricci Rivero while Perlas sets the record for the largest margin of victory

HARD LUCK. Gilas Pilipinas vies for a breakthrough win even minus injured star Ricci Rivero. File photo from FIBA

FIBA 3x3: Pasig, Liman set to cross paths anew

May 17, 2019 - 5:33 PM

Pasig fields an all-Filipino lineup in the FIBA 3x3 Kunshan Challenger as injuries sideline the team's imports

DUTY CALLS. Troy Rike (left) returns to action for the Pasig Chooks 3x3 squad. Photo release

PH climbs in FIBA 3X3 world rankings

Apr 21, 2019 - 4:22 PM

The country seeks to end up inside the top 24 by November to qualify for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament

BALLIN'.Taylor Statham becomes the country's best 3X3 player. Photo from Chooks-to-Go


Pasig, Balanga bow out of 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Tour

Apr 20, 2019 - 9:30 AM

The title hopes of two Philippine 3x3 club teams come to an end in the quarterfinals

IMPRESSIVE DEBUT. Joshua Munzon and Pasig Chooks put up a gallant stand in the 3x3 world stage.

Pro Pinoy dunker David Carlos ready to soar in Doha

Apr 19, 2019 - 4:42 PM

'Hopefully, ma-inspire ko yung mga bata na there are other avenues to make your mark sa basketball,' says the 5-foot-9 Filipino dunk king

HIGH FLYER. David Carlos shoots for another slamdunk crown in the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters. Photo release

WATCH: Pasig Chooks stuns world No. 1 Liman in 3x3 World Tour

Apr 19, 2019 - 8:26 AM

Two Philippine club teams complete a sweep of the preliminaries of the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters

PILLAR. Fil-Am star Taylor Statham (left) fuels Pasig Chooks’ strong start to the tournament. Photo release

Balanga Chooks shocks world No. 3 Latvia in 3x3 World Tour return

Apr 18, 2019 - 11:03 PM

Travis Franklin comes through the clutch as the Philippine club team gets its campaign off to a rousing start

STUNNER. Alvin Pasaol and Travis Franklin celebrate Balanga Chooks’ upset win right in the opener. Photo release

Chooks 3x3 gunning for upsets in World Tour return

Apr 17, 2019 - 11:06 PM

The Philippines returns to the FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters after 4 years with two teams vying to pull off shockers in Doha

Taylor Statham wills Pasig to FIBA 3x3 World Tour Doha

Mar 31, 2019 - 3:46 PM

The Pasig Grindhouse Kings earn the right to represent the Philippines in the 2019 FIBA 3x3 World Tour Masters in Doha

SEMIS SHOWDOWN. Taylor Statham’s Pasig Grindhouse Kings slip past Mac Cardona’s San Juan Knights in a grueling semis encounter. Photo release

FIBA 3x3 World Tour berth up for grabs in President's Cup

Mar 09, 2019 - 4:53 PM

The champion of the 2019 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 President's Cup gets to represent the Philippines in the biggest 3x3 club tournament in the world

ON TOP. Alvin Pasaol and the Bataan Risers hold the inside track after winning two of the first 3 legs. File photo by Jerrick Reymarc/Rappler

Ababou's Pasig downs Cardona's San Juan in Chooks 3X3 preseason

Jan 14, 2019 - 8:32 PM

Pasig Grindhouse defeats the MPBL's San Juan Knights in the finals of the12-team, single round robin tournament

WINNING CIRCLE. Dylan Ababou's team is composed of ABL veteran Joshua Munzon, ex-NU Bulldog Troy Rike and former Thailand import Taylor Statham. Photo from release

SBP, Chooks await FIBA confirmation for record-setting 3X3 tourney

Jan 14, 2019 - 3:58 PM

The two-day event is set to shatter the FIBA record of most participants in a 3x3 under-18 tournament

SHATTERED. Chooks-to-Go and SBP now await FIBA confirmation for the world record of most number of participants in a 3X3 tournament. (L-R) Gilas Pilipinas team manager Butch Antonio, Chooks-to-Go President Ronald Mascarinas, SMS Girlstown Sister Eva Aringo, SM, Ateneo's Thirdy Ravena, UP's Kobe Paras, Batang Gilas team manager Andrew Teh and SMS Athletic Director Van Parmis. Photo from release

SBP, Chooks all set to break 3x3 record

Jan 11, 2019 - 9:15 PM

The Philippines aims to shatter the world record for most number of participants in a FIBA 3x3 basketball tournament

AMBASSADOR. Former 3x3 youth team players Kobe Paras, flanked by SBP executive director Sonny Barrios (right) and Chooks-to-Go president Ronald Mascariñas, hopes to inspire more kids to try the sport. Photo release

RJ Abarrientos nabs gold in FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup Shoot-Out Contest

Oct 07, 2018 - 5:56 PM

The FEU Baby Tamaraw serves as the silver lining to the Philippines' early exit from the tournament

CHAMP. The Philippines' RJ Abarrientos eclipses his Russian and German foe to clinch the championship. Photo courtesy of FIBA


PH stuns China but crashes out of FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup

Oct 05, 2018 - 9:51 PM

The Nationals finish at third place in Group C behind China and Slovenia

IMPROVEMENT. Ricci Rivero and the Philippines end its campaign in the 2018 FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup at third place in Group C. Photo courtesy of FIBA


Ricci Rivero, PH clinch first win in FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup

Oct 05, 2018 - 6:32 PM

The Nationals need to win against world No. 5 China in their final elimination round game to bolster their chances of a quarterfinal berth

WINNING TRACK. Ricci Rivero and the Philippines finally notch a win in the 2018 FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup. File photo courtesy of FIBA


Ricci Rivero, PH winless in first day of FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup

Oct 03, 2018 - 9:41 PM

Ranked 19th out of the 20 competing teams, the Filipinos fall prey to world No. 1 Serbia and world No. 5 Slovenia

RUDE WELCOME. Ricci Rivero and the Philippine team drop their opening day games in the 2018 FIBA 3x3 U-23 World Cup. Photo courtesy of FIBA


PH takes baby steps in world 3x3: ‘No substitute for preparation’

Jun 15, 2018 - 12:40 PM

A dedicated 3x3 basketball team – or even a league – may just help the country's campaign in the world stage

SURPRISE RUN. Christian Standhardinger and the Gilas Pilipinas 3x3 team still pulled off a couple of upsets despite their limited practice time. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

PH still far behind in world 3x3 basketball, says world no.1 player

Jun 13, 2018 - 7:24 PM

Two-time MVP Dusan Bulut notes the importance of having professional 3x3 players in the tournament

CHAMPION'S ADVICE. World no. 1 3x3 player Dusan Bulut comments that 5-on-5 players will have a hard time excelling in the 3-a-side World Cup. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

5-foot-4 champion Rae D'Alie shares Italy's basketball success story

Jun 12, 2018 - 11:33 PM

The petite Italian recalls that they used to finish 20th in the competition just like the Philippines

CROWD FAVORITE. Rae Lin D'Alie wins the hearts of Filipinos in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

PH's David Carlos nabs bronze in 3x3 World Cup slam dunk contest

Jun 12, 2018 - 8:38 PM

Ukraine's Dmytro 'Smoove' Krivenko takes home the gold medal for his second world title

SBP aims to create a dedicated 3x3 national pool

Jun 12, 2018 - 6:40 PM

Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio believes that there is a career for 3x3 players in the Philippines

CORNERSTONE. Philippines' hosting of the  World Cup serves as good start to further develop its 3x3 program. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

PH's Janine Pontejos snatches gold in 3x3 World Cup shoot-out contest

Jun 12, 2018 - 2:49 PM

The Centro Escolar alumna thrills the crowd by sinking two baskets from the bonus rack

HOT HAND. Janine Pontejos bests Russia's Alexandra Stolyar for the first place finish. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

'Unexperienced' Gilas Pilipinas stuns top teams in 3x3 World Cup

Jun 11, 2018 - 9:57 PM

The Philippine national men's 3x3 team highlights its campaign with a win over world No. 3 Russia

UNTAPPED POTENTIAL. With more practice, the Gilas 3x3 squad can make history in the 3x3 World Cup. Photo by Joaquin Flores/Rappler

Gilas Pilipinas upsets 3rd-ranked Russia in final 3x3 World Cup game

Jun 11, 2018 - 7:56 PM

Team Philippines ends its 2018 FIBA 3x3 World Cup stint on high note

STUNNING FINISH. Troy Rosario drains 3 straight two-pointers to give the Philippines' the huge lead. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

Janine Pontejos barges into 3x3 World Cup shoot-out finals

Jun 11, 2018 - 7:03 PM

The Centro Escolar University alumna is one of the 4 finalists in the contest

IN CONTENTION. Janine Pontejos aims for a place on the podium in the mixed gender shoot-out contest. Photo by FIBA

Gilas Pilipinas falls out of quarterfinals contention in heartbreaker vs Canada

Jun 11, 2018 - 5:44 PM

(UPDATED) Roger Pogoy's crucial 2-pointer in the last 1:23 minutes of the game tied the score at 16-16

PENULTIMATE. Gilas Pilipinas plays its second to the last game of the tournament. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

Iran fights to keep its 3x3 basketball program alive

Jun 11, 2018 - 4:14 PM

The Iranian government wants to end its support for the 3-a-side game

STATEMENT. The Iran national women's basketball team's win against Angorra in the 3x3 World Cup will hopefully spark change back in its country. Photo from FIBA

PH women's basketball gears up for more international tourneys

Jun 11, 2018 - 9:22 AM

After a notable debut in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018, Perlas Pilipinas looks forward to a better national program starting August 2018

BEACON OF CHANGE. The Philippine national women's basketball team managed to prove that they are not 'an easy win' in the tournament. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

PH drops last 3x3 World Cup match vs Hungary

Jun 10, 2018 - 8:18 PM

(UPDATED) The Philippine national women's basketball team ends up winless in its 3x3 debut

STRONG FINISH. Perlas Pilipinas ends their campaign in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

Filipino pro dunker David Carlos advances to 3x3 World Cup dunk finals

Jun 10, 2018 - 5:41 PM

Team Philippines nets mixed results in the slamdunk qualifier

IMPRESSIVE. David Carlos highlights his exhibition with a two-handed reverse slam and backboard kick. Photo from FIBA 3x3 Asia Cup 2018

Spain eliminates PH in 3x3 World Cup

Jun 10, 2018 - 5:09 PM

The Philippine women's basketball team absorbs its third straight loss to drop out of quarterfinal contention

ON FIRE. Janine Pontejos leads Perlas Pilipinas with a 13-point outburst in its match against Pool D leader Spain. Photo by Joaqui Flores/Rappler

PH 3x3 teams face uphill climb to reach World Cup quarterfinals

Jun 10, 2018 - 11:52 AM

Gilas and Perlas wind up in must-win situations in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup 2018

PUSO. Jack Animam (left) and Stanley Pringle are tasked to lead their teams in the remaining games. Photos from FIBA