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Yeng Guiao quits as Gilas coach (The Philippine Star) - September 11, 2019 - 3:28pm MANILA, Philippines – Yeng Guiao on Thursday announced his resignation as head coach of the Gilas Pilipinas men’s basketball team, following the team’s dismal showing in the FIBA World Cup in China. Gilas suffered lopsided losses in all but one of their five assignments to finish last in the tournament. Read Guiao’s full statement below: "As regards the past performance of the GILAS PILIPINAS MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM in the recent World Cup, I am as disappointed as the rest of the country. I truly and fully appreciate the efforts and sacrifices of all the players; not just those of the recent FIBA World Cup Team, but of all those who have contributed to the program since my appointment as head coach for the 2018 Asian Games. I would also like to extend my personal thanks to the coaching staff, trainers, utilities and … [Read more...] about Yeng Guiao quits as Gilas coach

FOSHAN, China—There were questions about CJ Perez's inclusion in the Philippines' roster for the 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup, given his status as a rookie in the PBA. After two games here, the Columbian Dyip guard has answered all those questions in emphatic fashion.  It is Perez — not Andray Blatche, not June Mar Fajardo — who has been Gilas Pilipinas' most consistent and most efficient player in the World Cup. It is Perez, along with fellow rookie Robert Bolick, who has garnered praise from coach Yeng Guiao for their performances.  Even FIBA took note of Perez's game, putting together a highlight reel of his plays from their matches against Italy and Serbia.  Watch more in iWant or TFC.tv For the former NCAA Most Valuable Player, his fearless play is something that has been instilled in him by his coaches — from Lyceum coach Topex Robinson to Guiao. "May mga coaches ako kasi before, sila coach Topex and coach Yeng, sinabi din na diyan sa … [Read more...] about ‘Tapang lang’: Fearless CJ Perez leaves mark in FIBA World Cup

Coach Gregg Popovich had his clipboard out in the final seconds to illustrate for Kemba Walker what he wanted on a potential game-tying possession for the U.S. national team. Australia’s Joe Ingles and Matthew Dellavedova sneaked up beside them to eavesdrop on the instructions. It is difficult to imagine Ingles, playing for the Utah Jazz, or Dellavedova, with the Cleveland Cavaliers, having the gumption to try such a maneuver in an NBA game. Not with the intimidating sideline presence Popovich casts with the San Antonio Spurs. Yet this was an exhibition game in Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday, with more than 50,000 fans in the stadium — and with Popovich presiding over the most star-shy collection of NBA players to represent the United States since professionals were granted admittance to Olympic basketball competition in 1992. In that moment — and especially at the final buzzer after Australia held on for a 98-94 victory — it was clear: This U.S. national … [Read more...] about At FIBA World Cup, USA basketball flirts with vulnerability

Nikola Jokic: Serbia's beloved big man of basketball (Agence France-Presse) - August 28, 2019 - 3:10pm SOMBOR, Serbia – Nikola Jokic was always tall — as a teenager he had to lie down in school photos to fit inside the frame. Now the 24-year-old Serbian basketball standout is bigger than ever, spanning a huge mural on his former elementary school and living the dream of every youngster as an NBA All-Star with the Denver Nuggets. With a slightly doughy and lumbering physique, the seven-footer (2.13m) has entranced fans and sports analysts with his uncanny precision, especially laser-sharp passes that have seen him likened to an NFL quarterback on court.  Serbs are hoping that their homegrown hero — who did not play in the 2014 World Cup — can fire the country at the latest edition, which starts on Saturday in China. Beaten in the final last time, Serbia are again among the favorites to challenge … [Read more...] about Nikola Jokic: Serbia’s beloved big man of basketball

The Future: Top 5 Picks of the 2019 NBA Draft Luisa Morales (Philstar.com) - June 21, 2019 - 9:33am MANILA, Philippines — A week after the Toronto Raptors made history in the NBA Finals, the league now ushers in the latest group of ballers to change the game in the 2019 NBA Draft. With a lot of teams banking on developing a young core, drafts are getting more and more exciting. The top five picks are now locked in, with Duke's Zion Willliamson leading the helm. Get to know the cream of the crop of the 2019 draft class and where they're headed in the coming NBA season. 1. Zion Williamson – New Orleans Pelicans Duke's Zion Williamson is probably the most hyped up rookie since LeBron James in 2003. Williamson became an Internet sensation with a massive array of highlights in the paint on both defense and offense. It was no surprise that the 6'7" power forward was picked No. 1 overall. Williamson is set to … [Read more...] about The Future: Top 5 Picks of the 2019 NBA Draft