List of nicknames used in Philippine basketball

This is a list of nicknames in the sport of basketball in the Philippines. Most are related to professional basketball leagues such as the Philippine Basketball Association, Metropolitan Basketball Association and others, although a few notable nicknames from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) are included.

Players

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Coaches

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Sportscasters and other personalities

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Tandems

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Teams

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Collegiate

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Professional

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National teams

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  • 1936 men's Summer Olympics team - "The Islanders"
  • 1992 men's Asian Games team - "The Philippine Dream Team"
  • 1998 men's Asian Games team - "The Philippine Centennial Team"
  • 2018 men's Asian Games team - "GilastoPainters"
  • Men's junior national basketball team - "Batang Gilas"
  • Men's national basketball team - "Gilas"
  • Men's national basketball "B" team - "Gilas Cadets" / "Sinag"
  • Women's junior national basketball team - "Batang Perlas"
  • Women's national basketball team - "Perlas" / "Gilas Women"

Locations

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Leagues

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Items

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See also

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References

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