New York Liberty star Sabrian Ionescu. Handout photo.MANILA — WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu is set to grace Manila next month.

The sharpshooting, one-time league champion of New York Liberty will be embarking on her first Asia tour, visiting China and the Philippines to share this message of empowerment with young hoopers and further introduce herself to the global.

“I’m excited to connect with basketball fans across Manila, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong, especially young hoopers. You can feel their passion for the game, even from New York,” said the Olympic gold medalist, who also holds the record for most career triple-doubles across the US NCAA.

“Together we will celebrate the game, and I hope we inspire each other to achieve our dreams with dedication, commitment, and hard work,” she added.

Ionescu will spend the first part of her tour in Manila, an international hoops hub with a longstanding connection to Nike Basketball. She will visit Nike Fort in Bonifacio Global City on March 10 for a panel talk with fellow Nike athletes and coaches at 3:00 p.m. The panel will talk about breaking barriers and defying stereotypes so hoopers can realize their dreams and inspire the next generation.

During her stay, Sabrina will also lead a basketball clinic at The Courtyard, launch a Nike Sabrina 2 collaboration, and participate in an electrifying showcase with some of the Philippines’ best professional and collegiate players at the famed Araneta Coliseum.

At the historic Big Dome, Sabrina will get to experience up close how Pinoy hoopers play the game. She will take part in an exhibition game and do a 3-point shootout challenge on March 11 at 4:00 p.m.

Filipino basketball fans are invited to register at https://www.nike.com/ph/basketball to witness and be part of the 2025 Sabrina Manila Tour: Craft the Future Showcase. Like Sabrina, female hoopers can break out of the mold, break barriers, achieve their dreams, and inspire the next generation.

Tickets to Craft the Future are free and will be available, first-come-first-served.

Sabrina will then continue to Guangzhou, China, where she will meet local athletes and visit some of their most hallowed courts — hosting a grassroots basketball camp for girls and sharing her messages of empowerment with female hoopers.

She will conclude her tour in Hong Kong, China, by getting a crash course in local hoops culture, experiencing street basketball in a local neighborhood, and visiting two schools to help students learn to break through barriers in life and sport.