Archive for FIBA

Wrong Direction for New Gilas Squad

By Gamezone Insider | September 29th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines – After the heartbreaking loss of the Smart Gilas Pilipinas teams to our seemingly regular tormentor Korea, a lot of criticism and resolutions are now coming out. And from the looks of it, none of them seem to be a remedy to the debacle.

China goes to London, dual nationality issue hurts

By Gamezone Insider | September 26th, 2011

WUHAN, China (Xinhua) — After six years’ waiting, Asian traditional powerhouse Chinese men’s basketball team finally took the Asian title back after beating Jordan 70-69 in Sunday’s FIBA Asia Championship final here.

Korea downs Philippines with 70-68 win

By Gamezone Insider | September 25th, 2011

MANILA, Philippines – The last bus to a possible wild card birth to the 2012 London Olympics ended in heartbreaking passion after the Smart Gilas Philippines squad got sideswiped by a stubborn Korean team, 70-68 in the battle for the bronze in Wuhan, China.

China beats South Korea to reach Asian Championship final

By Gamezone Insider | September 25th, 2011

WUHAN, China (Xinhua) — Host China edged out arch rival South Korea 56-43 to reach the final against Jordan at 2011 FIBA Asia Men’s Basketball Championship here on Saturday.

Jordan ends Iran’s Olympic hope at FIBA Asia Championship

By Gamezone Insider | September 23rd, 2011

WUHAN, China (Xinhua) — Group fourth finisher Jordan ousted tournament favorite Iran 88-84 to spoil the defending champion’s ambition for qualification to 2012 London Olympics here on Friday.