Basketball

Thirdy stays hot for San-En as Parks’ Nagoya still spotless

October 22, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Thirdy Ravena’s hot hands from the last two games carried over to this week as the San-En Neophoenix made it three straight wins after a 93-68 demolition of the Gunma Crane Thunders in the Japan B.League on Saturday, Oct. 21....

San Beda repels EAC; CSB wins in finals rematch vs Letran

October 22, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON San Beda rode a strong third quarter showing to repulse Emilio Aguinaldo College, 86-72 in the last game day of the first round of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday, Oct. 22 at the FilOil-EcoOil Arena in...

Lady Tams too much for Lady Warriors in Shakey’s Super League

October 22, 2023

FAR Eastern University poured its wrath on the University of the East, 25-23, 25-17, 27-25, and clinched a twice-to-beat incentive in the upcoming quarterfinals of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship on Sunday at the Riza...

UST snaps 19-game skid with thrilling win vs FEU

October 22, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER The thirst was finally quenched. Nic Cabañero fueled University of Santo Tomas’ onslaught and the Tigers barged into the winning column with a heart-pounding 68-62 victory over Far Eastern University in the UAAP Season 8...

UAAP 86 WBB: Joson, Ateneo deal UP first loss

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Ateneo de Manila University denied neighbor University of the Philippines a first round sweep, taking a statement 85-76 victory in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament Saturday inside a packed Adamson University Gym on Saturday. Ateneo hit two birds with one stone — improving its record to 5-2 good for third to fourth spots […]
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Cardinals rule NCAA 1st round with win vs Altas

October 21, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO JC Recto and Paolo Hernandez struck hardest in the final frame as Mapua escaped Perpetual, 62-61, to end the first round of the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on a six-game win streak at the FilOil EcoOil C...

Kean Baclaan shows worth as NU nips Adamson

October 21, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Kean Baclaan caught fire in the second half to help National University fend off Adamson, 69-66, for its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the UST Quadri...

NCAA 99: 33-point 1st quarter sets tone as JRU blasts Arellano for share of 3rd

October 21, 2023

Jose Rizal University came out strong right from the opening tip, and the Heavy Bombers’ explosive offensive performance in the first quarter resulted in an 88-72 blowout victory over Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Heavy Bombers concluded their first-round run in Season […]
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Sison-mentored Caloocan foils Pasig, advances to MPBL semis

October 21, 2023

Caloocan Batang Kankaloo bunched five points in the home stretch and subdued Pasig City MCW Sports, 68-60, on Friday to advance to the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Fifth Season semifinal round at the Caloocan Sports Complex. Barely ahea...

Kean Baclaan says he is NU’s superstar… for the role given to him

October 21, 2023

Justin Valencia

The past two games for Kean Baclaan have been nothing but a struggle, despite National University notching wins number 4 and 5. In the Bulldogs’ 80-77 overtime victory over De La Salle University last weekend, Baclaan shot a dismal 2-of-13 from the field, missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc, resulting in […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: NU overpowers Adamson with 30-point beatdown, keeps solo second

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

National University’s depth proved to be too much for young Adamson University, taking a dominant 95-65 on the latter’s home floor and extending its streak to four in the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on Saturday. Sophomore big Tin Cayabyab led the defending seven-time champions with 22 points behind 6-of-9 shooting from the three-point […]
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UAAP 86 MBB: Fiery Baclaan shooting lifts NU to thrilling win over Adamson

October 21, 2023

Justin Valencia

Kean Baclaan rediscovered his shooting touch, leading National University’s turnaround in the second half as they toppled Adamson University, 69-66, securing its fourth straight win in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Saturday. In the Bulldogs’ two previous games against University of the East and De La Salle […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: La Salle earns second win, deals UE 30th straight loss

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

De La Salle University earned its second win to close out the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament, blasting luckless University of the East, 80-62, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. The Lady Archers snapped a two-game skid and elevated their record to 2-5 for seventh place, tied with Far […]
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UAAP 86 WBB: Pastrana, Soriano show way vs FEU as UST keeps solo third

October 21, 2023

Lorenzo del Carmen

Behind the outstanding outputs of transferee Kent Pastrana and reigning MVP Eka Soriano, University of Santo Tomas ended the first round of the UAAP Season 86 Women’s Basketball Tournament on a winning note after drubbing Far Eastern University, 82-66, on Saturday at the Adamson University Gym. Pastrana, the Season 82 Rookie of the Year, led […]
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NCAA 99: Cuenco, struggling Hernandez come through late vs Perpetual as Mapua keeps solo lead

October 21, 2023

Mapua University overcame a rough shooting performance from its two primary scorers Paolo Hernandez and Clint Escamis as they narrowly defeated the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA in a 62-61 battle in the NCAA Season 99 Seniors Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Filoil Ecooil Centre. The Cardinals completed the first round with six […]
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Bonifacio, Escamis deliver anew as Cardinals dismantle Chiefs

October 18, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Mapua rolled to its fifth straight with a 79-65 demolition of Arellano University in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the at the Filoil EcoOil Arena. Warren Bonifacio scattered ...

Like father, like son as Jeron Teng joins San Miguel

October 18, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Free agent star Jeron Teng agreed to a two-year deal with San Miguel Beer, a team his father Alvin helped win a Grand Slam in 1989. Almost a month after parting ways with his former team Converge, Teng who just recently tied ...

Manila Chooks stuns world No. 3 Antwerp in Doha 3×3

October 18, 2023

Manila Chooks! pulled off a stunning 14-12 overtime victory over world No. 3 Antwerp TOPdesk of Belgium in the FIBA 3×3 EXPO Al Bidda Park Challenger in Doha, Qatar. Paul Desiderio starred for the big win with a basket and a perfect assist for Ch...

Koon, Ballungay shine as Ateneo hands UST 19th straight defeat

October 18, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo’s timely surge was too much to contain and scored a 97-77 win over a hard-luck University of Santo Tomas side in the first round of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Wednesday, Oct. 18, at t...

Rookie Jomel Puno stars as Red Lions down Altas

October 17, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO Rookie Jomel Puno took charge in the crunch and San Beda foiled University of Perpetual Help’s upset bid, 62-60, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre...

No Vosotros, no problem for Triple Giga

October 17, 2023

TNT proved it can win even without main Almond Vosotros around. The Triple Giga had the numbers of rival Cavitex Braves anew, scoring an 18-16 win in the opener of the PBA 3×3 Season 3 Second Conference at the Ayala Mall Circuit in Makati on Tuesd...

SMC, MVP teams see stiff challenge this time

October 17, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON After the PBA rallied hand-in-hand for Gilas Pilipinas’ historic gold medal run in the Asian Games, the Board of Governors is setting the bond of friendship that had formed aside as they vow to go for war in the upcomi...

Tarnished gold? Possible repercussions of Brownlee’s failed drug test

October 13, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON Friday the 13th began bearing some bad news – a nightmare. Gilas Pilipinas and its legion of supporters woke up on Friday, Oct. 13 with the shocking news of Justin Brownlee failing a drug test that could put the country’s historic A...

Chot Reyes’ game-worn suit now in FIBA museum

October 13, 2023

Former Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes has donated his game-worn suit to the FIBA Foundation and is now on display at the FIBA House of Basketball in Switzerland. Reyes shared that he was asked to donate one of his notable suit jackets he wore du...

Justin Brownlee fails Asiad drugs test

October 13, 2023

LAUSANNE, Switzerland (AFP) – Justin Brownlee, who played a starring role to help the Philippines win their first Asian Games basketball gold since 1962, has failed a doping test, officials said Thursday. The American-born Brownlee tested positive for ...

‘Wounded’ Tigers not pushing panic button yet

October 12, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER University of Santo Tomas remained optimistic that the squad can turn its season around despite absorbing its fourth straight loss in the UAAP Season 86 of the men’s basketball tournament. The once hopeful start to the s...

King shows might as Generals foil Pirates

October 11, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO King Gurtiza took charge in the end game as Emilio Aguinaldo College handed the Shawn Umali-less Lyceum its first loss in seven starts with an 83-76 overtime win in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the FilOil...

Bambol refuses to blink in his battle against PSC

October 11, 2023

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) President Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino is not blinking in his “war” against the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), stressing the government sports agency had a hand in the demand lett...

Rookies shine as UP pips FEU in OT; Ateneo downs UE

October 11, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER No easy win this time for University of the Philippines. But in posting their fourth straight victory, the Maroons banked heavily on the heroics of rookies Janjan Felicilda and Francis Lopez to beat the Far Easter...

Stags outlast Bombers for 2nd NCAA win

October 10, 2023

By MARK REY MONTEJO San Sebastian overcame a shaky start to stun Jose Rizal University, 72-59, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 10, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Romel Calahat, who listed ...

Wemby tallies 20 points in pre-season debut for Spurs

October 10, 2023

LOS ANGELES (AFP) – French prodigy Victor Wembanyama scored 20 points in an impressive pre-season debut for the San Antonio Spurs against Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Wembanyama, the 19-year-old No.1 draft pick from Paris who is being tipped as a g...

UP’s Diouf, Onoh are week’s best in UAAP

October 10, 2023

Foreign student-athletes Malick Diouf and Favour Onoh of the University of the Philippines are two of the major reasons why its men’s and women’s squads have perfect records after three starts in the UAAP basketball competitions. Diouf, the reigning me...

Pure bliss: Fans sing praises for Cone, Gilas after Asiad golden triumph

October 7, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The three stars and the sun have finally shone above Asia. Gilas Pilipinas is back to the throne in the men’s 5-on-5 basketball in the Asian Games after an agonizing 61-year wait and it was only natural for its basketball-crazy fans...

Cone is not perfect, but he’s a blessing to PH basketball

October 7, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – The pain is now totally healed as far as Gilas coach Tim Cone is concerned. In the grandest game of them all, the Nationals put together a masterful job on both ends and pulled off a gripping 70-60 win o...

After 61 years, Gilas finally wins precious gold

October 6, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – The Philippines produced what could go down as one of its greatest basketball wins in the history of Asian Games with a tense-filled 70-60 victory over Jordan Friday, Oct. 6, at the Hangzhou Olympic Gy...

NU, FEU stamp class over NCAA foes

October 6, 2023

UAAP teams got the better of their NCAA counterparts as National University took down Colegio de San Juan de Letran while Far Eastern University stamped its class against Lyceum of the Philippines University in the PG Flex Inter Secondary Tournament on...

Miracle in Hangzhou as Brownlee waxes hot to stun host China

October 4, 2023

BY REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – NBA Hall of Famer and Chinese basketball executive Yao Ming was flashed on a giant screen late in the first half, smiling broadly. But that smile disappeared and turned sour towards the end of the game as Gila...

Gilas survives big Iranian scare, faces China in semis

October 3, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – Justin Brownlee was held to just two points in the payoff period but that difficult basket with only 44 seconds was enough to bail Gilas Pilipinas out of danger in a wild and enthralling contest with long time...