The Philippines’ surprise victory over New Zealand late Thursday night not only ended a series of defeats against the strong Asia-Oceania team, but also gave the national program an opportunity to further develop its younger players. The 93-89 upset, which thrilled a packed crowd at the Mall of Asia Arena, gave Gilas Pilipinas its third … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during a Fiba OQT Riga game against world number 6 Latvia. –FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines – Whether Gilas Pilipinas performs in the upcoming 2025 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers, coach Tim Cone made sure of one thing. This year 2024 was and is the team’s “trial year”. Article continues after this … Read more
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ coach Tim Cone during a PBA Governors’ Cup game. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—The top spot may not be in Ginebra’s total control with the elimination round of the PBA Governors’ Cup nearing its end, but that doesn’t mean the Gin Kings and coach Tim Cone will take it easy in their … Read more