Gilas Pilipinas women’s close defeat to World No. 9 Japan is a “clear indication that Philippine women’s basketball is on the rise”, Samahang Basktbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) president Al Panlilio said.

BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Despite falling short of expectations at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup, China's head coach Qu Shaobin believes the tournament provided valuable experience and ...