Basketball

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...

Double mission for Cone, Gilas at Asiad

September 25, 2023

By REY C. LACHICA Game Tuesday 1:30 p.m. – Philippines vs Bahrain HANGZHOU, China – Forget about the mishandling of the Gilas Pilipinas’ lineup back home, it’s now time to get real. The Nationals arrived in this modern city on Sund...

Tondo kids honored during SMC-FIBA event

September 25, 2023

Hundreds of students from Tondo, Manila who served as mascots or player escorts during the FIBA World Cup were honored during a ceremony that also marked the 4th year of San Miguel Corporation’s Better World Community Center, a food bank and learning i...

Olympians to show wares in Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters

September 22, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

CEBU CITY— The Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad’s biggest goal is to bag a slot to the Paris Olympics next year. Seeing action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters will certainly serve as a big inspiration for the charges of head trainer Chico Lanete. Olympians Dejan Majstorovic and Dutch Dimeo van der […]
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Perpetual Altas focused on elusive NCAA crown

September 22, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

AT the end of the last NCAA season, the Perpetual Altas Men’s Basketball team took a long hard look at the lessons they learned and trained harder, fiercer than ever. With the start of Season 99 just around the corner, Perpetual Altas head coach Michael ‘Myk’ Saguiguit said his wards are itching to hit the […]
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Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones

September 22, 2023

Manila Standard Sports

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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St. Benilde coach Charles Tiu wary of tough competition in NCAA

September 19, 2023

By NIKOLE JAVIER College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu’s morale took a blow from last season’s championship beating that the Blazers are now even more eager begin the redemption in NCAA Season 99 this Sunday, Sept. 24. While the sp...

Another setback for Gilas as Asian Games nears

September 19, 2023

BY REYNALD MAGALLON Gilas Pilipinas is bracing for all the possibilities involving the team’s final composition for the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the PBA, in a joint press conference on Tuesday, Sept. ...

Gilas Boys vent ire on Kazakhstan, put World Cup bid back on track

September 19, 2023

By REYNALD MAGALLON The Gilas Pilipinas boys team got its World Cup bid back on track, venting its ire on Kazakhstan, 66-42, in the FIBA Asia U16 Asian Championship early Tuesday. Sept. 19 at the Al-Rayyan Indoor Hall in Doha, Qatar. Avoiding making th...

PH belles face rough sailing in Serbia

September 16, 2023

Uratex Dream is gearing for an uphill climb in the Red Bull Half Court World Final which starts on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia. The Philippine crew, bannered by Kaye Pingol, Mikka Cacho, Sam Harada, and Blanche Bahuyan, were drawn in Group A in the 15...