Matthew Li

Alex Cabagnot replaces Josh Torralba as Goyang Sono import

December 18, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
Alex Cabagnot is heading to Korea. Goyang Sono announced on Monday that it has signed the nine-time PBA champion coach for the rest of the 2023-24 Korean Basketball League season. He replaced Joshua Torralba, who suffered a thigh injury and will soon have surgery. Cabagnot, 41, last played for Terrafirma back in the 2023 PBA […]
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NLEX taps Jong Uichico as lead assistant, locks Robert Bolick for three years

December 17, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
NLEX made some big moves over the weekend. The Road Warriors, led by team governor Ronald Dulatre, brought decorated head coach Jong Uichico in as lead assistant while signing Robert Bolick to a three-year deal. “There’s so much value in having a seasoned coach like Jong Uichico joining the Road Warriors,” said Dulatre about Uichico. […]
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Kayla Sanchez granted exemption by IOC, clears path to rep PH in Olympics

November 30, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
Kayla Sanchez has been granted a special exemption by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), waiving the standard three-year waiting period for switching federations. This crucial decision opens the door for Sanchez to proudly represent the Philippines in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics in 2024, pending qualification. The approval of this exemption marks the final hurdle […]
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Meralco taps ex-Piston Zach Lofton as second import for EASL

November 9, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
Meralco has signed Zach Lofton as its second import for its East Asia Super League campaign, as announced by Lofton’s agency, PSB SPORTS. Initially, Prince Ibeh was reported to serve as the Bolts’ second import, but evidently, they had a change of heart. Instead, they have secured the services of a guard with an impressive […]
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On eve of PBA return, Tallo expresses gratitude to Chooks for giving confidence back

November 7, 2023
News
 Matthew Li
Mac Tallo’s return to the Philippine Basketball Association wasn’t as smooth as he had hoped. Unbeknownst to him and Converge, the 29-year-old guard from Cebu had an outstanding penalty to serve after being released by NLEX in 2019. During that time, Tallo had tested positive for a banned substance and was supposed to serve a […]
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