The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) announces its partnership with Strong Group Athletics (SGA) in support of Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 and Gilas Pilipinas Women’s U23 3×3.

This partnership was sealed last week and it aims to provide the Women’s 3×3 teams the support they need to train and compete locally and internationally for 2025.

“We’re happy for the support of Strong Group Athletics,” said SBP Executive Director Erika Dy. “They’ve been an ally in promoting and supporting women’s sports and we’re looking forward to providing our Filipina ballers the training and competition they need to reach their full potential.”

The Gilas Pilipinas Women’s 3×3 recently had back to back podium finishes. They won the bronze with the squad composed of Mikka Cacho, Camille Clarin, Jhazmin Joson, and Hazelle Yam at the Manila Hustle 3×3 Season 3 in Manila.

Kaye Pingol stepped in for Yam in the squad that also finished third in Singapore for the Jumpshot 3×3 Season 2 competitions.

“At Strong Group Athletics, we believe in the power of collaboration to elevate Philippine basketball. Partnering with the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is a step towards fostering growth at every level—developing young talent, supporting our national teams, and strengthening the foundation of the sport we love,” said Jacob Lao, Strong Group Athletics President. “Strong Group is fully committed to this cause, supporting the SBP in its mission, including helping women’s basketball reach greater heights with the ultimate goal of making it to the Olympics.”

The squads will stay busy in the coming months with the Women’s 3×3. They will play in the Got Game 3×3 competitions in Manila later this month before heading back to Singapore for the FIBA 3×3 Asia Cup. Capping the year will be the Southeast Asian Games where they will try to recapture the gold medal.

The U23, on the other hand, will see action in the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2025 – U23 Asia-Pacific in May.