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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
LIVE: Canada vs France – FIBA OQT Final
Get live updates from the 2016 FIBA OQT Final with Canada vs France on July 10 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City Philippines
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
Parker, Diaw hope to duplicate France's Euro 2016 success
The French basketball team watched their nation s Euro 2016 semis victory while in Manila Tony Parker and co hope to make their final too
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
LIVE: FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila, Day 3: NZL vs FRA and SEN vs TUR
Get live updates from the third day of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with New Zealand vs France and Senegal vs Turkey on July 7 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City Philippines
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
WATCH: Highlights of Gilas Pilipinas vs New Zealand
Relive the Philippines vs New Zealand match at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament through these highlights
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
Netizens still proud despite Gilas Pilipinas' FIBA OQT exit
Even with the heartbreaking loss netizens and spectators still showed their support for Gilas Pilipinas until the very end
IN PHOTOS: Gilas loses heartbreaker to New Zealand
Gilas Pilipinas crashes out of the FIBA OQT with a loss to the Tall Blacks at Mall of Asia Arena
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
Poor shooting, injury blow doom Turkey against Canada
It was a poor offensive night for the 8th ranked Turkey at the FIBA OQT
Steve Nash finds the Philippines’ love for basketball ‘fantastic’
Nash also discusses Canada s opening win against Turkey
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
Preview: Gilas Pilipinas faces must-win situation vs New Zealand
Philippines faces a must win situation against New Zealand following the loss to France Here s a look at how they match up
Turnovers, strong French guards cost Gilas victory in FIBA OQT opener
Gilas Pilipinas committed 18 turnovers which led to 21 points from France in their loss to the 5th ranked team in the world
WATCH: Battle of the point guards - Romeo/Castro vs Parker
Watch as Jayson Castro Terrence Romeo and Tony Parker take turns creating highlight reels in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament showdown
WATCH: Andray Blatche starts game off with thunderous dunk
The naturalized Gilas big man starts off the game against France in explosive fashion
Duterte performs ceremonial toss before Gilas vs France game
President Duterte takes center court before the Philippines plays France in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament
LIVE: FIBA Olympic Qualifiers in Manila, Day 2: CAN vs SEN and PHI vs NZL
Get live updates from the second day of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with Canada vs New Zealand and Philippines vs Senegal July 6 2016 at Mall of Asia Arena Pasay City Philippines
Manila OQT: Breaking down the Philippines versus France
What would a win against France mean for Gilas on the opening day of the Olympic Qualifiers?
Canada’s Jay Triano: A Manila ‘homecoming'
Triano who is coaching Canada at the Olympic qualifier in Manila also played for Canada in the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila
France’s De Colo wants to earn Olympic spot for outgoing Tony Parker
De Colo says it s time for France to forget the disappointment of EuroBasket 2015
1st executive order, Duterte-Robredo meet, Gilas Pilipinas | 6PM wRap
Watch the 6PM wRap with Maria Ressa
'Big possibility' Duterte will watch Gilas vs France live or on TV
The Philippines will vie for an Olympics slot starting Tuesday July 5 against France
France hopes to keep Gilas fans from taking over game
The Philippines will have the sixth man benefit when Gilas faces France on Tuesday
LIVE: Gilas Pilipinas vs France – FIBA OQT Manila
Get live updates from the first day of the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament with Turkey vs Canada at 6:30 pm and Philippines vs France at 9 pm
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
LOOK: NBA champion Tristan Thompson arrives in Manila
The Cleveland big man will play for Team Canada at the Olympic Qualifiers
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
Gilas gets blown out by 35 against Turkey
Andray Blatche leads the national team with 23 points but Turkey s hot shooting is too much to overcome in the tune up game defeat
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
