Wednesday, September 10, 2014
SBP files final appeal to lift disqualification of Andray Blatche from Asian Games
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Manuel V. Pangilinan on Monday made the country’s final appeal to allow naturalized star Andray Blatche to play in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea this September.
In a letter obtained by InterAksyon addressed to OCA president Sheik Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, Pangilinan wrote that Blatche’s disqualification is a case of “misunderstanding” of the relevant eligibility rules that should be applied in the Games.
USA vs Slovenia GAME HIGHLIGHTS (VIDEO) - 2014 FIBA World Cup
The reigning world champions USA tightened the screws in the third quarter to leave Slovenia behind and take a comfortable 119-76 win in the second Quarter-Final of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Palau Sant Jordi on Tuesday.
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With the victory, Mike Krzyzewski's team moved a step closer in their quest to successfully defend their title in FIBA's flagship event.
FIBA to probe diving allegations vs Australia (VIDEO) - 2014 FIBA World Cup
FIBA will launch an investigation regarding allegations that Australia lost on purpose against Angola.
Team Australia allegedly tanked against Angola in their final Group D game to avoid being immediately pitted against top-seeded Team USA in the quarterfinals.
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
SBP exec says Asian Games stand about fighting for Philippines’ rights not just Andray Blatche
Despite receiving a decision from the Olympic Council of Asia essentially disallowing naturalized NBA player Andray Blatche from suiting up for the Philippine national men’s basketball team in the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, Korea, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas vice chairman Ricky Vargas vowed that they were not giving up the fight just yet.
He said that the SBP is looking at three options – including sitting out the Asian Games – though they have yet to make an official decision.
Top 10 Plays in 2014 FIBA World Cup quarterfinals (VIDEO)
Despite the exit of Gilas Pilipinas from the FIBA World Cup, the remaining teams in the tournament continue to churn out spectacular plays. Here are the top 10 plays in the FIBA World Cup quarterfinal round.
Saturday, September 6, 2014
2014 FIBA World Cup ROUNDS OF 16: Win and Move On or Lose and Go Home
What began as a 24-team tournament with games being played in four Spanish cities is now an event with 16 sides in Barcelona and Madrid.
We are now closer to finding a champion in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.The Round of 16 games will be played this weekend and the situation for all title aspirants is simple and straightforward.
‘It happened to us before’: Eligibility issues of Filipino naturalized players is not new
The Philippine national men’s basketball team is currently fighting for naturalized star Andray Blatche to be eligible for Gilas Pilipinas in the 2014 Asian Games in South Korea following the organizers’ decision to disqualify him due to residency issues.
This is not the first time that the national basketball team has experienced such incident, as the country also lost some naturalized players when they were deemed ineligible in an Olympic qualifying tournament in 1983.
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