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5 Reasons That Make the FIBA Basketball World Cup a Spectacle to Watch

Current Events by pmbautista August 30, 2023

The Group Phase of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) World Cup is now well underway and the games can get very exciting! With so many world-class teams and players, the league’s popularity only continues to grow. If you’ve ever seen one of…

FIBA Is Coming - Here Are Key Updates and How to Catch the Games Live

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023: How to Catch the Games in Person

Sports by pmbautista July 24, 2023

From August 25 to September 10, 2023, the Philippines — along with Japan and Indonesia — will host the biggest basketball tournament in the world: The 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Philippines is undoubtedly a basketball-loving nation, so the excitement that…

Shop Smart for the Best Father’s Day Gift This 2023

Current Events by pmbautista June 15, 2023

Dads take the spotlight this month with Father’s Day just around the corner. On this special occasion, surprise your original idol and perennial hero with a gift that lets him know how loved and appreciated he is. It’s not always easy finding…

New Zealand Humbles Gilas Pilipinas with a 25-point Beating

FIBA by smdekoenigswarter March 10, 2022

by: Kriel Ibarrola Feature photo credit: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers/official website Thirdy Ravena’s stellar performance wasn’t enough to keep Gilas Pilipinas competitive against the powerhouse New Zealand squad in the 2023 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers inside Smart Araneta…

Takeaways from Gilas Pilipinas’ Performance in the Recent Window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers

FIBA by smdekoenigswarter March 10, 2022

By: Kriel Ibarrola Feature photo credit: FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers/official website The Philippines staged a successful hosting of the latest window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers inside Smart Araneta Coliseum from February 24 to 28,…

Smart Welcomes FIBA Naismith Trophy in the Country

Current Events by pmbautista March 4, 2022

Another exciting news for basketball fans in the country following the announcement that the Philippines will be one of the hosts in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The men’s basketball championship trophy, also known as the Naismith Trophy, made its…