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Gilas Women score breakthrough win to cap off FIBA Asia Cup
The Philippines topples host India to retain its place in Division A
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann dead at 51
'Basketball has lost a leader, an advocate and a friend'

FIBA Asia U18: Key additions Edu, Panopio boost Batang Gilas bid
Fil-Nigerian AJ Edu and Fil-Italian Dalph Panopio bolster the Philippine basketball youth team bannered by Kai Sotto

WATCH: High-flying Fil-Am Jalen Green stars in FIBA Under-17
The 16-year-old standout struts his stuff in the United States' 57-point rout of Mali

Fiba unveils Basketball World Cup 2019 candidate mascots
Fans can now vote online for the final official mascot of the 2019 Fiba Basketball World Cup

PH, Indonesia, Japan bid to jointly host 2023 basketball World Cup
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas joins forces with Indonesia and Japan to bid for the hosting rights of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Gilas yet to decide on final roster for World Cup qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas needs to wait for naturalized player Andray Blatche, who is arriving Saturday evening

SCHEDULE: FIBA Asia Cup 2017
Check out the Philippines schedule of games for the Group Phase here

LOOK: 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup logo revealed
The logo for the tournament to be hosted by China draws its inspiration from the Beijing Opera

Student vs Mentor: Joseph, Parker relish matchup in OQT Final
Both play well in the finals but Parker and France get the last laugh

Feeling like a rockstar, Tony Parker plans return to Philippines next summer
Parker was very complimentary of the Filipino people and how they received the France national team

France headed to Rio Olympics after winning Manila OQT
Tony Parker delivers late to clinch the championship for France

France’s experience not a major advantage over Canada, says Diaw
Diaw also touches on France’s slow starts in the Manila OQT and the team’s depth

France barges into OQT final with takedown of Turkey
France will face Canada in the finals for a ticket to the Rio Olympics

Canada survives close call against New Zealand to advance
Canada awaits the winner of France vs Turkey to determine whom it faces in the finals

Jimmy Alapag: Gilas Pilipinas will rise again
As Gilas picks up the pieces after another defeat the former team captain is confident the national team live fight once again

LIVE BLOG: FIBA OQT semis - CAN vs NZ, FRA vs TUR
Which teams will make the finals?

Nicolas Batum ready for Manila debut in FIBA OQT semis
Batum s all around game will be a huge plus for France as it enters the semis

The void left by Castro's Gilas retirement won't easily be filled
Jayson Castro leaves behind big shoes to fill by departing from the national team

How to create a better atmosphere at Gilas home games
A fan s take on how to transform MOA Arena into a hell for visiting teams

Gilas Pilipinas: defeated, but unbroken
Gilas Pilipinas may have a different lineup next time but the team has shown the ability to rise up from adversity time and again

France rallies to avoid upset vs New Zealand
France erases a 10 point lead entering the fourth period to go 2 0 in the Manila OQT

Turkey escapes Senegal, makes FIBA OQT semis
Big shots down the stretch by Muhammed help Turkey advance

Baldwin sees positives for Gilas despite early OQT exit
Baldwin highlights how important it was for Gilas to get a taste of top notch international competition

Gilas in pain, but ‘can’t stop being proud’ - Norwood
Norwood says that the amount of hard work the team put in entering the tourney makes the defeat tougher to handle

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

Gilas falls to New Zealand, gets eliminated in front of home crowd
A day after losing a close game to France Gilas suffers a similar fate versus New Zealand

Canada survives Senegal to make FIBA OQT semis
Canada will face the second placers from Group B for a chance to make the finals

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

PNP generals, British pound, Gilas Pilipinas | 12PM wRap
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Loss to France in line with the script of Gilas
In a storyline which has become a bitter pattern the Philippines grabs a lead against a powerhouse team only to fall in the end

Parker heaps praise on Philippine crowd, Gilas guards
France rallies from an early deficit against Gilas to get the win on the OQT s opening day

Disappointment as Gilas squanders early lead, falls to France
Tony Parker and Nando De Colo lead France in its opening win over the Philippines

Joseph leads Canada past Turkey in OQT opener
Canada wins its first game and will face Senegal next

1st executive order, Duterte-Robredo meet, Gilas Pilipinas | 6PM wRap
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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

Blatche feels Gilas was ‘a lot better’ despite second loss to Turkey
Blatche also says Gilas will need the Filipino crowd s support next week as they chase a spot in the 2016 Olympics

Gilas shows promise, but there's much room for improvement
Gilas made it close against Turkey but they have no room for error as they vie for a spot at the Olympics

Gilas drops to Turkey again ahead of FIBA OQT
Gilas starts strong but falters in the second half to Turkey

IN PHOTOS: Tony Parker, Team France arrive in Philippines
The Olympic Qualifiers are drawing near as teams arrive in the Philippines

FIBA launches free basketball coaching app
The app is available for free on both IOS and Android devices with optimal user experience enjoyed on tablets

FIBA battles for control of European basketball
FIBA threatens to ban national teams from European Championships if their top clubs play in the Eurocup which is linked to Euroleague rather than the new Champions League

Philippines likely to be named one of 3 OQT hosts - report
Serbia and Italy are the other two reported favorites

Alapag on failed FIBA bid: 'It's another step forward for PH basketball'
Hopefully it s just another step forward for us for Philippine basketball Philippine sports and ultimately for the entire country says Jimmy Alapag

FIBA World Cup 2019, parang pag-ibig lang
May mga susunod pang FIBA World Cup at babawi tayo Basta sa atin ang West Philippine Sea

Yao Ming: Philippines pushed China to its limits
They were great opponents Yao Ming says of the Philippines after China won the right to host the 2019 FIBA World Cup

It's 14-7 for China in FIBA Central Board votes
China will host its first ever FIBA World Cup in 2019 after besting the Philippines in the bidding

Yao Ming to PH: 'Your presentation much better than ours'
The 7 foot 6 basketball star shares his observation right after both countries presented their final pitches for the right to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup

FIBA: Philippines tugs at heartstrings, China boasts progress
The Philippines trumpets its social media freedom which China doesn t have The Asian giant however showcases its infrastructure and modern facilities

HIGHLIGHTS: 2019 FIBA World Cup Final Pitch
China prevails over the Philippines for the right to host the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup Look back on the event through Rappler s highlights
