Monthly Archives: January 2017
Beirut and Bengaluru to host first-ever FIBA Asia Cups as basketball enters new era in Asian region
FIBA’s Regional Office in Asia on Friday announced that the first-ever FIBA Asia Cup will take place in Lebanon’s capital of Beirut, while the maiden FIBA Women’s Asia Cup is to be staged in the Indian city of Bengaluru.
The announcements came as the calendar for what promises to be an exciting 2017 season of events in the region was unveiled.
The FIBA Asia Cup 2017, FIBA Asia’s flagship event, will be played from August 17-27, while the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2017 is to be held from July 23-29.
Philippines to host SEABA Men’s, Women’s and U16 Tournaments
The Southeast Asian Basketball Association or SEABA just confirmed that Philippines will be hosting the 2017 SEABA Championship, 2017 SEABA U16 Championship and 2017 SEABA Championship for Women this April and May 2017.
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool Reveal + Chot Reyes Interview
Last night, the new 24-man Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool were revealed led by veterans Jayson Castro, June Mar Fajardo and Japeth Aguilar. View Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool 2017
Watch: Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool Reveal + Chot Reyes Interview
TV5 signs five-year deal to broadcast FIBA national team competitions in Philippines
FIBA on Sunday announced it has reached an agreement with TV5, a major Filipino commercial multi-channel and multi-platform network, for exclusive rights to FIBA national team competitions over the course of a five-year period.
From 2017 to 2021, TV5 will broadcast action from the Continental Cups as well as the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Additionally, with FIBA’s New Competition System coming into effect in November, TV5 will be the place to follow Gilas Pilipinas and other national teams from all over the world as they set out to qualify for the first 32-team edition of FIBA’s flagship event taking place in China in 2019.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool 2017
SBP president Al Panlilio just announced the new Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for 2017 led by Jayson Castro, Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Japeth Aguilar and June Mar Fajardo. 1st competition will be for the 2017 SEABA Championship this April headed by Gilas Pilipinas Coach Chot Reyes.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool 2017
PBA Players (1 for each team except TNT)
-Calvin Abueva
-Jayson Castro
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool Reveal Livestreaming
New Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool will be announced on January 22, 2017 after the Alaska Aces vs Mahindra Floodbuster game in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup. Then Barangay Ginebra vs Phoenix Fuel Masters after the announcement.
Watch Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool Reveal Livestreaming
Watch: San Miguel vs GlobalPort Highlights
San Miguel Beermen won their 8th straight game by beating GlobalPort Batang Pier, 106-100 in the 2017 PBA Philippine Cup. Arwind Santos led SMB with 31 points and 10 rebounds while June Mar Fajardo contributed 19 points and 15 rebounds.
Watch: San Miguel vs GlobalPort Highlights
