The Strong Group Athletics team is set to present the Philippines in the William Jones Cup 2024 basketball tournament in Taiwan from July 13 to 21. This year, the Philippines, Japan, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Australia and host Taiwan are sending representatives to the annual tournament. The nine teams–which include two teams from Taiwan–will … Read more
FILE – Nicolas Batum (40) is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with guard Kevin Porter Jr., Wednesday, July 10, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) LOS ANGELES — Nicolas Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with forward … Read more
FILE–Gilas’ Naomi Panganiban.–FIBA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas Women failed to end their campaign at the 2024 William Jones Cup on a winning note after falling to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, Wednesday night at Xinzhuang Stadium in Taiwan. Gilas wrapped up its Jones Cup campaign with a 2-3 record for fourth place in a six-team field. … Read more
Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu and Rajko Toroman during an open training ahead of the Jones Cup. –SGA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—With the William Jones Cup coming up, Strong Group Athletics coach Charles Tiu is liking what he’s seeing from the Philippine side’s squad. After SGA’s practice at Gatorade Hoops Center in Mandaluyong on Tuesday, … Read more
FILE–Dave Ildefonso is joining the Strong Group-Pilipinas for the Jones Cup. Photo from Suwon KT Sonicboom MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso is reuniting with his Ateneo teammate Ange Kouame as he completes the Strong Group-Pilipinas roster for the 43rd William Jones Cup from July 13 to 21, 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. Ildefonso, armed with his … Read more