Australian and Filipino troops have begun Exercise Alon 25, the largest military drill between the two countries, the Australian Embassy in Manila announced Friday. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Australian Defense Force (ADF) will train around Luzon,

But the white-hot Australian Boomers landed seven long-range haymakers on the Philippines in the opening five minutes of their Asia Cup quarterfinal to destroy their arch rivals in the first meeting between the two nations since the shocking 2018 Basketbrawl.

Defending champions Philippines' shock loss to Australia U23 has thrown the ASEAN Women's Championship wide open.

Boomers legends are hopeful history won’t repeat when Australia play the Philippines in a blockbuster Asia Cup quarter-final on Wednesday in the first clash between the two nations since the horrific all-in brawl in 2018 which sparked global headlines.

From 16 teams, only two remain in the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup. Defending champion Australia and China are set to face off in the finalè for the continental title after dominant wins in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

While the Boomers are heavy favorites against the Philippines in the Asia Cup quarterfinals, here are some key factors that might give Gilas a chance.