The big man and most prolific scorer of the Gilas Pilipinas national team, Marcus Douthit, is optimistic that the Philippines could make it to the Top 3 in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship this coming August 2013. The naturalized Filipino center from the US is upbeat on the chances of the Philippine National Men’s Basketball … Read more
The Chinese Basketball League champion team Shanghai Sharks owned by NBA superstar Yao Ming will be going to the Philippines for a series of exhibition games against the PBA All-Stars and the Smart Gilas Pilipinas. The Gilas Pilipinas squad who are now preparing on their final line-up for the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship will use … Read more
The members of the Smart Gilas Pilipinas mostly composed of amateur basketball stars will be leaving for Hongkong after they failed to make it to the semi-finals in the Dubai Tournament. Gilas Coach Chot Reyes will be with their family and then leave for Hongkong tomorrow, January 20, 2013 for another international invitational basketball match. … Read more
The Smart Gilas Pilipinas suffered their first defeat in the currently held Dubai International Basketball Tournament against Al Ahli Club with the final score of 97-82. The National Team’s lack of maturity was exposed during the match as they battle against three ex-NBA veterans. American imports Leemire Goldwire and LeRoy Hurd led the home team … Read more
The Philippine National Basketball Team Smart Gilas Pilipinas defeated the Mouttahed Tripoli of Lebanon with the final score of 79-77, to start their campaign in Dubai on a high note. The Smart Gilas Pilipinas was considered by West Asian countries as one of the top contenders of the 24th Dubai International Basketball Tournament held in … Read more
The Philippines will be the host of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship according to a news release confirmed by the FIBA Asia through their official website. The FIBA Asia Executive Committee granted the hosting rights for the Philippines after Lebanon was affected by the current situation in West Asia. The FIBA Asia is scheduled to … Read more
The first Filipino NBA prospects, Japeth Aguilar although failed to make it the final lists of NBA roster teams is eyeing for his entry to the Developmental League of the National Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation. With a few weeks away before the start of the NBA Development League draft, Japeth Aguilar hopes to make a … Read more
The Philippine National Basketball Team, Smart Gilas Pilipinas is now preparing for their upcoming participation in the Dubai International Invitational in United Arab Emirates and the King’s Cup to be held in Hongkong. Smart Gilas Coach Chot Reyes asked the Board of Governors of the Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation to prepare and elite team … Read more
Smart Gilas led the first half of the game between the Philippines and the Chinese Taipei Team after the three-points of the Philippines started to sunk in with 3 out of 6 shots compared to the 0-4 in the first half. Marcus Douthit contributed with a total of 13 points and 11 rebounds, Larry Fonacier … Read more
The Philippine National Team, Smart Gilas Pilipinas easily defeated the Central Asian team of Uzbekistan as they controlled the tempo of the game from the very beginning and ended with 35 points led at 85-50. Coach Chot Reyes was able to rest his first five on their match up with Uzbekistan, especially the ever-reliable Marcus … Read more