Basketball

Ha Seung-jin calls four-point shot ‘strange but fun,’ suggests it for KBL

January 16, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Maybe the Korean Basketball League (KBL) should adopt the four-pointer. Ha Seung-jin offered as much after the former NBA player saw with his own eyes the controversial shot when he graced the PBA on Thursday night. He actually never had any idea about its existence until he paid the Filipino league a visit, admitting that […]
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Magnolia hangs on, edges Phoenix to keep PBA Comm’s Cup dreams alive

January 16, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Magnolia kept its playoff hopes up after surviving Phoenix, 110-104, in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Thursday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Hotshots looked poised to cruise to the win after establishing a 14-point lead with less than six minutes to spare, but had to repel a hijack attempt that saw the […]
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KBL: Cagulangan’s breakout for Suwon KT falls short as Belangel, Daegu KOGAS soar to win

January 16, 2025
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Andrew Nicholson spoiled the breakout performance of JD Cagulangan, scoring 34 points and sinking a game-winning fadeaway jumper to lift Daegu KOGAS Pegasus to a thrilling 76-74 victory over Suwon KT Sonicboom in the 2024-25 KBL season at the Daegu Gymnasium. With the game tied at 74-all after a layup by Sonicboom’s Shin Heo Hoon […]
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PBA: Rain or Shine dominates NorthPort, snaps two-game skid

January 16, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Rain or Shine snapped out of its two-game funk by sending the erstwhile top-seeded NorthPort slumping all of a sudden, 127-107, in the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s Cup on Thursday evening at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Elasto Painters finished the first quarter with nine unanswered points to establish a 33-18 lead and that […]
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Aces rule TAT Winter Tournament

January 16, 2025
News
 Tiebreaker Times
The Asian Tournament is quickly becoming a playground for Philippine basketball clubs, with the Aces emerging as the latest champions in the league’s Winter Tournament. The aces defeated the Macau Black Bears, 118-108, in the Leg 3 finals held at Verso International School in Bangkok. European veteran Sam Deguara, standing at an imposing 7-foot-6, proved […]
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EASL to host Final Four 2025 in Macau

January 16, 2025
News
 Tiebreaker Times
The East Asia Super League (EASL) has announced that the Final Four 2025 will be held in Macau SAR for the first time, reflecting the league’s dedication to expanding its footprint in the Greater Bay Area (GBA). The tournament will take place at Melco Resorts & Entertainment’s Studio City Event Center, with the semifinals scheduled […]
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Chris Koon begins post-Ateneo journey with Strong Group

January 16, 2025
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Strong Group finalized its roster for the upcoming 34th Dubai International Basketball Championship, set to take place from January 24 to February 2, 2025, with the addition of former Ateneo standout Chris Koon. Koon, a 6-foot-5 guard, played his final collegiate season during UAAP Season 87. He averaged 7.58 points, 4.17 rebounds, and 1.83 assists […]
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Carl Tamayo regains touch, leads Changwon LG comeback vs Seoul Samsung in KBL

January 16, 2025
News
 Ernest Tuazon
Carl Tamayo rediscovered his shooting touch as the Changwon LG Sakers secured their third consecutive win, defeating Justin Gutang and the Seoul Samsung Thunders, 84-79, in the 2024-25 KBL Season on Wednesday at the Changwon Gymnasium. After being limited to eight points on 4-of-15 shooting in their victory over JD Cagulangan’s Suwon KT Sonicboom last […]
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HK Eastern overpowers San Miguel yet again, claims third straight win in EASL

January 15, 2025
News
 Matthew Li
Hong Kong Eastern continued to dominate San Miguel. For the third consecutive game, the defending Hong Kong A1 Division champions overwhelmed the Beermen, securing an 84-74 victory on Wednesday at Philsports Arena in Pasig City. The win marked Eastern’s third consecutive triumph in the 2024-25 East Asia Super League and their third victory over San […]
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Ginebra activates Jamie Malonzo ahead of SMB clash

January 3, 2025
News
 Justine Bacnis
Jamie Malonzo could be back in action this Sunday. Ginebra has activated the athletic winger ahead of their clash versus San Miguel as the PBA Season 49 Commissioner’s resumes action. Game time is scheduled at 7:30 PM at the SMART Araneta Coliseum, which – if he checks in – would be his first game back […]
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Phenom boys keeping close watch as UE searches for new coach

January 3, 2025
News
 Matthew Li
A new dawn is on the horizon for University of the East. The Red Warriors will undergo a major transition as Tanduay and the UE school management have decided not to renew the contract of head coach Jack Santiago, which expired on December 31. Santiago served as the head coach of UE’s men’s basketball team […]
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Booker, Durant anchor Suns over Clippers

November 1, 2024
News
 Tempo Desk
By ASSOCIATED PRESS   INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Devin Booker scored 40 points, Kevin Durant added 18, and the Phoenix Suns rallied from a 21-point deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-119 on Thursday night, Oct. 31. Booker made a corner 3-p...
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RJ Abarrientos ready to battle childhood hero Jayson Castro

October 21, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
RJ Abarrientos is heading to his first-ever PBA Finals in his maiden conference in the league. His Barangay Ginebra earned the right to challenge TNT for the Governors’ Cup crown in a rematch of their 2023 championship bout. This also means that the 25-year-old playmaker is set to face some of his other childhood idols […]
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NCAA POW Chris Hubilla more tactical in second round clash vs San Beda

October 21, 2024
News
 Tiebreaker Times
By: Bjorn del Deade Mapua University entered Sunday’s game with a singular goal in mind: to exact revenge on the defending champion San Beda University who had defeated them in a thrilling first-round matchup, 76-69, in overtime. “Sabi namin, hindi na pwedeng mangyari yung nangyari sa amin sa first round. Ang sakit sa amin noon, […]
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JM Bravo released from hospital, under observation for 3 days

October 21, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
Lyceum of the Philippines University’s JM Bravo has been discharged from Cardinal Santos Medical Center on Monday afternoon, two days after suffering a freak accident during the Pirates’ NCAA Season 100 Seniors Basketball Tournament game against Arellano University. Bravo underwent a CT scan (Computed Tomography scan) and an EEG (Electroencephalogram), both of which cleared him […]
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Justin Brownlee eyes redemption against Rondae Hollis-Jefferson

October 21, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
Justin Brownlee is set for another duel with Rondae Hollis-Jefferson as a hardcourt rivalry is seemingly brewing between the star imports. The two are bound for what should be a tough battle ahead as Ginebra and TNT will duke it out in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup Finals, a rematch of the 2023 championship […]
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Jack Santiago illuminates UE’s path to redemption

October 10, 2024
News
 Ernest Tuazon
Following the toughest off-season any team could have ever experienced, many counted out the University of the East’s chances for a deep run in the new UAAP season. It comes as no surprise that year after year, the Red Warriors have faced significant setbacks, dating back to Season 84 when reigning NCAA MVP Clint Escamis […]
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Aris Dimaunahan calls on NU to have ‘a better mindset’ in second round

October 10, 2024
News
 Ernest Tuazon
National University saw its seven-year reign in UAAP women’s basketball come to a heartbreaking end last season, as they suffered a come-from-behind loss to the University of Santo Tomas in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the Season 86 finals. With that bitter memory in mind, the Lady Bulldogs are eager to reclaim their throne, and […]
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LA Mumar praises Kacey Dela Rosa as a unique force in women’s basketball

October 10, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Reigning MVP Kacey Dela Rosa has been a dominant force in the UAAP Season 87 collegiate women’s basketball tournament, and everyone knows it. Despite this being common knowledge among basketball enthusiasts, her head coach at Ateneo de Manila University, LA Mumar, still couldn’t help but praise what Dela Rosa brings to the table for both […]
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Prince Cariño once battled CP Miranda, now credits Denok for spot in FEU-D

October 10, 2024
News
 Tiebreaker Times
Prince Cariño continues to prove why he is one of the most promising talents in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Basketball Tournament. The 6-foot-7 center from Quezon City delivered a dominant performance, leading Far Eastern University-Diliman to a 90-83 victory over University of Santo Tomas last Saturday at the SM Mall of Asia […]
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Kem Adeshina proud to see Adamson get rid of ‘bawi, bawi’ mentality

October 10, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Victoria Adeshina has been a key player for Adamson University’s Lady Falcons, enduring the heartbreak of the past two seasons before finally experiencing success in the ongoing UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Basketball Tournament. The Nigerian center has been with the team since Season 85, navigating through two frustrating seasons marred by losses before reaping the […]
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NU frustrates FEU for first UAAP win

September 14, 2024
News
 Tempo Desk
By NIKOLE JAVIER   National University recovered from a sluggish start to turn back Far Eastern University, 62-60, for its first victory in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night, Sept. 14, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. ...
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Blazers clobber Generals for solo lead

September 14, 2024
News
 Tempo Desk
By ASSOCIATED PRESS   Tony Ynot and Allen Liwag joined forces on both ends as College of St. Benilde clobbered Emilio Aguinaldo College, 77-55, to seize the solo lead in NCAA Season 100 men’s basketball at the Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City...
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Camille Clarin channels wisdom from Jack Animam, former seniors in guiding NU rookies

September 9, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
It’s been five years since the batch of Camille Clarin, Angel Surada, and Ann Pingol joined and played for National University. During that time, they’ve racked up multiple UAAP titles in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball. Now, Clarin and her batchmates are no longer the new kids on the block — they are now the […]
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Rookie nerves? No problem for UST’s Karylle Sierba

September 9, 2024
News
 Justin Valencia
Despite an outstanding debut for defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST), rookie Karylle Sierba knows there’s still room for improvement. The 18-year-old newcomer was one of the most anticipated rookies heading into the UAAP Season 87 women’s basketball tournament, and she didn’t disappoint. Sierba, a product of UST High School, helped lead the Growling […]
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Kacey Dela Rosa draws inspiration from Jack Animam after Gilas team up

September 9, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
It had been a long but fruitful off-season for reigning UAAP Women’s Basketball Most Valuable Player, Kacey Dela Rosa. After missing out on the national team window last year, Dela Rosa joined Gilas Women in their campaign at the FIBA Women’s World Cup 2026 Pre-Qualifying Tournament in Rwanda. The experience proved to be an eye-opener […]
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San Miguel eyes Sheldon Mac to replace Jordan Adams

September 9, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
San Miguel is looking to make a switch heading into the second half of the 2024 PBA Governors’ Cup group stages. The Beermen have brought in former Washington Wizard Sheldon Mac to replace Jordan Adams. Multiple sources closely monitoring the situation have confirmed this development to Tiebreaker Times. Mac will have his official height measurement […]
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Jayson Castro, 38, shows he’s still a clutch performer

September 9, 2024
News
 Justine Bacnis
TNT found itself facing another tough test given by Converge as the two squads met once more in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup on Sunday night. Fortunately for the Tropang Giga, they have one of their elder statesmen to lean on – and show how much they’ve learned from their previous encounter. On the […]
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Mike Phillips relieved as La Salle steps up despite his ‘off game’

September 8, 2024
News
 Lorenzo del Carmen
Defending champion De La Salle University began its campaign in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Basketball Tournament with a narrow 78-75 victory over National University (NU) on Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. It took a clutch game-winning three-pointer from Kevin Quiambao with just 9.8 seconds left on the clock to secure […]
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La Salle dominates Korea U to rule WUBS

August 12, 2024
News
 Matthew Li
De La Salle University delivered a scintillating performance in its last broadcasted game before its title retention quest in the UAAP. The Green Archers routed two-time defending Korean University League champion Korea University, 101-86, to claim the 2024 World University Basketball Series title on Monday evening at Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. […]
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Zamboanga reigns supreme, overpowers Macau to win TAT title

August 12, 2024
News
 Jonash Dannug
Zamboanga completed its sweep of The Asian Tournament Grand Finals, overpowering Macau in the championship match, 81-65, in a packed Zamboanga Coliseum last Saturday night. The Valientes used a huge 25-15 fourth-quarter run to finally put away the gutsy Black Bears. They led by as much as 20 points, 81-61, after a DeMarcus Cousins slam […]
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