Monthly Archives: January 2014

3rd FIBA U17 World Championship

Philippines will participate not only in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup but also in the 3rd FIBA U17 World Championship after getting 1 of 3 slots from Asia in the 2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championship.

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The 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship will be from August 8 to 16, 2014 at the Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Draw for the 3rd FIBA U17 World Championship is on February 12, 2014 in UAE.

2014 FIBA U17 World Championship Qualified Teams (16 teams)
Host – United Arab Emirates
Asia – China, Philippines and Japan

17th Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea

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The 17th Asian Games will take place in Incheon, South Korea from September 19 to October 4, 2014. 2014 Asian Games will have 437 events in 36 sports including basketball which will be represented by Gilas Pilipinas after the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Philippine Basketball 2013 Recap

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Philippine Basketball in International Tournaments in 2013

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27th Southeast Asian Games

Venue: Myanmar
Date: December 8-16, 2013
Sinag Pilipinas – Gold Medal
Record: 6 wins 0 losses
Perlas Pilipinas – Silver Medal
Record: 3 wins 1 loss
More info at 2013 SEA Games

25th FIBA Asia Championship for Women

Venue: Thailand
Date: October 27-November 3, 2013
Perlas Pilipinas – 4th Place in Level II
Record: 3 wins 2 losses
Roster: Perlas Pilipinas Roster

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2013 FIBA 3×3 Under-18 World Championships

Venue: Indonesia
Date: September 26-29, 2013
Record: 3 wins 4 losses
Awards: Kobe Paras – Slam Dunk Contest Champion
More info at FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships Recap

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3rd FIBA Asia U16 Championship

Venue: Iran
Date: September 25 – October 4, 2013
Philippine U16 Team – Silver Medal
Incentive: Earned 1 of 3 slots to 2014 FIBA U17 World Championship
More info at 2013 FIBA Asia U16 Championship

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27th FIBA Asia Championship

Venue: Philippines
Date: August 1-11, 2013
Gilas Pilipinas – Silver Medal

Japeth Aguilar and Greg Slaughter Interview on SportsDesk

Solar SportsDesk show hosted by Jinno Rufino and Cesca Litton featured the Twin Towers of Ginebra, Japeth Aguilar and PBA #1 Pick Greg Slaughter.

Gilas Pilipinas in 2014

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Welcome 2014! Gilas Pilipinas will compete in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain and the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.

2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup starts August 30, 2014 until September 14, 2014 while the 2014 Asian Games will start on September 19, 2014 until October 4, 2014!

Know more about the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup: