PBA board to discuss SBP’s request to borrow 3 pro players

source: gmanews.tvThe Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Board is set to tackle in its annual planning session the request made by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to borrow three marquee players to reinforce the national team to the Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.Outgoing commissioner... 

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Douthit chasing Olympic dream

source: Joey Villar | philstar.comSmart Gilas Pilipinas and naturalization candidate Marcus Douthit are on the same page when it comes to dreaming to play in the Olympics.“It’s a dream to play in the Olympics. You play against the best players in the world. It’s something that you can’t really... 

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Marcus Douthit enjoying RP stint

source: Waylon Galvez | mb.com.phDespite having second thoughts, American Marcus Douthit said he was glad he made the right decision in trying out for a spot in the Smart Gilas national team.“I felt like, this is the atmosphere that I would like to be a part of,” said Douthit after joining the team’s... 

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If Douthit won’t make it, Smart Gilas to play All-Filipino in Asiad

source: Rey Joble | gmanews.tvFormer Los Angeles Lakers draftee Marcus Douthit attended the first two practice sessions of the Smart-Gilas national developmental team Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.And it didn’t take long for the European League standout to impress coach Rajko Toroman.“He’s... 

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Smart Gilas sees action in US farm league

source: Julius Manacad | tribuneonline.orgSmart Gilas Team manager Frankie Lim yesterday confirmed his squad is among the official entries in the 2011 season of the American Basketball Association (ABA) — the second biggest professional league in North America next to the NBA with 50 teams.And to get... 

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Smart Gilas cagers to test mettle of 2 Canadian teams

source: philippineasiannewstoday.comVANCOUVER -- The Philippine national basketball team is sched­uled to visit Vancouver next month to play against two of Canada’s caliber teams. The national team also known as “RP Smart Gilas” -- will be playing a series of games against the Canada West All... 

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Smart Gilas Pilipinas takes opener in Australian Tour

source: Rick Olivares | bleachersbrew.blogspot.comSmart Gilas Pilipinas beat the Australian Junior National Team (Australian U19) 78-67 in their first game Down Under. Close game from start to finish.The Aussie team was very physical and they matched the Filipinos’ speed and quickness.Plus, they had... 

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Smart Gilas: No import for Aussie tour

source: Joaquin Henson | philstar.comIt’s not likely that the Smart-Gilas national basketball squad will play in Australia with a naturalization candidate. That’s the word from team manager Frankie Lim who said the other day he’s still negotiating to sign up either Dwayne Jones or Brian Butch as... 

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Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs. M. Lhuillier-Cebu Niños (2nd Exhibition Game Videos)

The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Niños defeats Smart-Gilas Pilipinas National Men’s Team at the Cebu Coliseum friday night with a 79-76 victory.Exhibition Game Results:(Game 1) Smart Gilas Pilipinas defeats Cebu Ninos, 83-71 (Game 2) Cebu Ninos beat Smart Gilas Pilipinas, 79-76 thanks to wyng18... 

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No changes in Smart Gilas coaching staff

source: Joaquin Henson | philstar.comDismissing rumors of an impending revamp to “upgrade” the Philippine quintet’s coaching staff, newly appointed team manager Frankie Lim said the other day there will be no additions or removals.“Coach Rajko (Toroman) is satisfied with the performance of his... 

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