Thursday, March 13, 2014
FIBA tightens up on eligibility for Basketball World Cup
FIBA has set deadlines for submission of vital documents to formalize participation in the World Cup in Spain on Aug. 30-Sept. 14 and a hefty fine of $28,000 awaits a team that fails to turn in proof of citizenship for a naturalized player by July 15.
The first deadline is June 15 to confirm the participation of the 24 countries, including wildcards Greece, Turkey, Finland and Brazil. The next deadline is July 15 for each country to submit the initial list of 24 players with passports, birth certificates and FIBA player IDs. A fine of $28,000 will be imposed on teams that miss the deadline.
The first deadline is June 15 to confirm the participation of the 24 countries, including wildcards Greece, Turkey, Finland and Brazil. The next deadline is July 15 for each country to submit the initial list of 24 players with passports, birth certificates and FIBA player IDs. A fine of $28,000 will be imposed on teams that miss the deadline.
Sunday, March 9, 2014
SMC denies blocking Greg Slaughter, Mario Lassiter from Gilas
San Miguel Corp. (SMC) denied any involvement in the decision of their two players to pass up the chance to join Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
SMC chief of basketball operations, Robert Non, said that they even encouraged Greg Slaughter to join the national training pool.
Slaughter, who plays for Barangay Ginebra, and San Miguel Beer’s Mario Lassiter recently announced that they are pulling out of the Gilas training pool.
SMC chief of basketball operations, Robert Non, said that they even encouraged Greg Slaughter to join the national training pool.
Slaughter, who plays for Barangay Ginebra, and San Miguel Beer’s Mario Lassiter recently announced that they are pulling out of the Gilas training pool.
Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite exit of Slaughter, Lassiter
National team coach Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite the decision of Greg Slaughter and Marcio Lassiter to withdraw from the Gilas Pilipinas training pool.
Reyes said he still has 15 players in the training pool, from which he will pick the Gilas Pilipinas final lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament in August.
“We're 15-strong. We've always faced adversity. We've always found a way, or we will die trying #LabanPilipinasPuso,” he said through on his Twitter account.
Reyes said he still has 15 players in the training pool, from which he will pick the Gilas Pilipinas final lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament in August.
“We're 15-strong. We've always faced adversity. We've always found a way, or we will die trying #LabanPilipinasPuso,” he said through on his Twitter account.
Friday, February 28, 2014
Chot Reyes adds Greg Slaughter, Paul Lee to Gilas Pilipinas pool
Philippine national men’s basketball coach Chot Reyes has announced the pool of invitees for the Gilas Pilipinas squad that will represent the country in two major international competitions this year.
Reyes named Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, and Larry Fonacier of Talk ‘N Text; Beau Belga, Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine; Japeth Aguilar, Greg Slaughter, and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel; Gary David and Jared Dillinger of Meralco; June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer; and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee into the pool, alongside naturalized center Marcus Douthit.
Brooklyn Net big man Andray Blatche, whose naturalization process is already underway in Congress, is also a candidate for the team.
Reyes named Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, and Larry Fonacier of Talk ‘N Text; Beau Belga, Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine; Japeth Aguilar, Greg Slaughter, and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel; Gary David and Jared Dillinger of Meralco; June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer; and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee into the pool, alongside naturalized center Marcus Douthit.
Brooklyn Net big man Andray Blatche, whose naturalization process is already underway in Congress, is also a candidate for the team.
Thursday, February 27, 2014
PBA: San Mig Coffee vs Rain or Shine Finals Game 6 REPLAY VIDEO
SAN MIG SUPER COFFEE 93 - Barroca 24, Sangalang 15, Devance 12, Pingris 12, Yap 10, Simon 9, Reavis 5, Mallari 4, Melton 2.
RAIN OR SHINE 87 - Lee 23, Belga 21, Cruz 11, Chan 7, Quinahan 6, Rodriguez 6, Arana 5, Tiu 3, Ibanes 3, Norwood 2, Almazan 0, Tang 0.
RAIN OR SHINE 87 - Lee 23, Belga 21, Cruz 11, Chan 7, Quinahan 6, Rodriguez 6, Arana 5, Tiu 3, Ibanes 3, Norwood 2, Almazan 0, Tang 0.
The San Mig Super Coffee Mixers closed out the gritty Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in Game Six, 93-87, to win the PLDT Home DSL Philippine Cup. Third-year guard Mark Barroca scored 24 points, including 10 of the Mixers’ final 12 points, while rookie Ian Sangalang added 15 points to lead San Mig Coffee. The championship gives San Mig Coffee coach Tim Cone a record 16th PBA title, pushing him past the legendary Baby Dalupan in the league’s all time list.
THIS IS A PLAYLIST FROM 1st QUARTER TO 4th QUARTER.
PBA to fine Rain or Shine P2 Million for near-walkout (VIDEO)
“Pinagbabayad kami ng PBA ng P2 million.” Rain or Shine team owner Terry Que made this disclosure after his team’s Game Six defeat in the PLDT Home DSL Philippine Cup finals against the San Mig Super Coffee Mixers that saw the Elasto Painters threaten to walk out of the game.
After a foul call on Rain or Shine center JR Quinahan at the 11:39 mark of the second quarter, Elasto Painters coach Yeng Guiao led his team off the court and back into the locker room.
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Kwentong Gilas Episode 1 HD FULL VIDEO REPLAY
Gilas Pilipinas. "Ang Kuwento ng Gilas, Kuwento Rin Nating Lahat." Kuwentong Gilas is a sports documentary that gives us the real drama of Gilas Pilipinas' unforgettable journey during the 2013 FIBA-ASIA Championships.
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