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A 6th FIBA Asia Championship title for the Philippines at #FIBAAsia2015?

A 6th FIBA Asia Championship title for the Philippines at #FIBAAsia2015?

Posted by FIBA on Monday, May 25, 2015

FIBA released a new video about Gilas Pilipinas and posted a question “A 6th FIBA Asia Championship title for the Philippines at #FIBAAsia2015?”

This means Philippines already won the Gold Medal in the FIBA Asia Championship 5 times, the tournament was previously called Asian Basketball Confederation (ABC) Championship and was inaugurated in Manila in 1960.

Gold Medal History of Philippines in the FIBA Asia Championship (ABC Championship)
1 – 1960 in Manila
2 – 1963 in Taipei

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Jordan Clarkson for Gilas Pilipinas?

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Jordan Clarkson and Manny V Pangilinan

Jordan Clarkson wearing a Team Pilipinas Jacket during the meeting with Manny V Pangilinan as posted by Chot Reyes (@coachot)

Sorry, but no, Jordan Clarkson will not be playing for Gilas Pilipinas soon.

There are only 2 ways in which Jordan Clarkson maybe able to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the future:
1. Have him naturalized just like Marcus Douthit and Andray Blatche,

Jordan Clarkson in Manila Videos

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We compiled videos of Jordan Clarkson in Manila which includes interviews, basketball clinics and more.

“Count your blessing man, I love this place it’s so much REAL love here amazing so happy to touch so many people.”

“Omg that was one of the best experiences of my life, this is amazing, we are really blessed thank you @nba_philippines #nbacares”
– Jordan Clarkson (@jclark5on)

Watch Jordan Clarkson in Manila Videos

More Jordan Clarkson Videos

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PBA in Dubai Results

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The PBA had a successful stint in Dubai as Rain or Shine, GlobalPort and Ginebra played for the Filipino community in the United Arab Emirates.

In the first game, Rain or Shine defeated GlobalPort, 119-112 as they survived a 40-point game by Terrence Romeo, while JR Quinahan also had a career-high 24 points for ROS. Read recap: Rain or Shine defeats GlobalPort in Dubai for 1st win

In the second game, Barangay Ginebra won over Rain or Shine, 93-81 led by Mark Caguioa who scored 16 points in the 1st quarter alone, LA Tenorio who finished with 20 points and Japeth Aguilar, who played his 1st game this conference after an injury to score 15 points and grab 10 rebounds. Read recap: Ginebra defeats Rain or Shine in Dubai

Rain or Shine vs GlobalPort Scores:

2015 Slam Rising Stars Classic Highlights Video

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The top 24 high school basketball players (Future Gilas Pilipinas players) played in the 2015 Slam Rising Stars Classic last March 29, 2015. Team Punks defeated Team Hype, 103-95. JV Gallego and Jboy Gob were named co-Most Valuable Players.

Watch 2015 Slam Rising Stars Classic Highlights Video

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2015 FIBA 3×3 U18 Format and Schedule

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Philippines (#17) is included in Pool A with Hungary (#1), Poland (#8), Kazakhstan (#9), Uruguay (#16) and Russia (#24) in the 2015 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships to be held at Debrecen, Hungary from June 4-7, 2015.

2015 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships Format
Single round robin then top 4 teams from each Pool will advance to the Round of 16 then play knockout games all the way to the Finals.

Philippine 3×3 U18 Team Schedule for 2015 FIBA 3×3 U18 World Championships
June 4, 2015
4:50pm – Poland vs Philippines (10:50pm Manila Time)
7:20pm – Hungary vs Philippines (1:20am Manila Time)
June 5, 2015

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Jordan Clarkson to visit Manila this weekend

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Los Angeles Lakers Guard Jordan Clarkson who was recently named into the NBA All-Rookie First Team will visit Manila this weekend along with NBA Legend Horace Grant and Utah Guard Trey Burke to celebrate the NBA Playoffs with Filipino NBA Fans.

NBA Philippines is also bringing the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Thunder Girls and Charlotte Hornets’ mascot Hugo the Hornet.

Catch Jordan Clarkson at NBA Cafe in SM Aura Premiere this May 22 and 24, 2015, the Golden State Warriors vs Houston Rockets Western Conference Finals Game 2 and 3 will be shown live at these dates.

For inquires, call us at 556-1683 now! Game starts at 9 AM, doors open at 8 AM or visit https://www.facebook.com/nbacafemanila

Happy Birthday Greg Slaughter

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Former Smart Gilas and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Center Greg Slaughter was born on May 19, 1988 in Ohio, USA. Happy Birthday!

Greet Greg William Slaughter on Twitter at @GWillSlaughter

Do you think Greg Slaughter should be part of Gilas 3.0?