Basketball in Cebu

Philippines is one of those Asian countries where basketball is on the list of very popular sports. Almost all young people play basketball in the islands that comprise Philippines. Basketball in Cebu allows not only the young residents of the island but also the tourists to indulge in their sporty passion. Basketball is a stimulating game and vigorous game in which there are two teams, each with five players. Points will be won by passing the ball through the net hoop, you will find each player trying to outdo each other in scoring more points. You can dribble the ball on court and any physical contact that hampers the game is considered as a foul. Cebu is one tropical island in Asia, where this game has gained much acceptance. It is common to see school children playing basketball in the countless courts that dot the island.

Cebu has several basketball clubs which regularly take part in the national and international tournaments. You will find almost all the colleges, at least the boys' section have basketball teams. Girls too play basketball in Cebu. In Cebu there are three amateur leagues of basketball, like the Cebu City based Cebu Amateurs Athletics Association, a basket ball league for school children and Cebu Basketball league.