Basketball

EASL to host Final Four 2025 in Macau

January 16, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Loyzaga suffers huge setback as Panlilio, Canlas commit only to Tolentino

November 1, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON In a surprising twist to the interesting race for the Philippine Olympic Committee leadership, basketball association head Al Panlilio and surfing federation chief Dr. Jose Raul Canlas have stressed their commitment to the reelectio...

RJ Abarrientos ready to battle childhood hero Jayson Castro

October 21, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ginebra left to ponder on rotation as Go injury dampens Kings’ streak

September 15, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Barangay Ginebra was left to ponder for its next possible moves for its rotation as offseason acquisition Isaac Go went down with an apparent knee injury in the Kings’ 124-102 victory over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters. G...

A lot at stake as Beermen, Kings figure in titanic collision

September 15, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON Streaks. Pride. History. A lot will be at stake as two of the three Group B leaders in San Miguel and Ginebra collide in the PBA Season 49 Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 15. Both with identical ...

JD Cagulangan shows ways as Maroons cruise past Warriors for second win

September 14, 2024

By NIKOLE JAVIER Graduating JD Cagulangan showed the way as University of the Philippines blasted University of the East, 81-71, in the first round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament on Saturday night, Sept. 14, at the Smart Arane...

NU frustrates FEU for first UAAP win

September 14, 2024

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. ...

Blazers clobber Generals for solo lead

September 14, 2024

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...

Camille Clarin channels wisdom from Jack Animam, former seniors in guiding NU rookies

September 9, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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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Storm ‘Enteng’ washes out PVL, JPGT, MPBL matches

September 2, 2024

By KRISTEL SATUMBAGA The Premier Volleyball League has postponed the highly anticipated showdown between unbeaten Akari and multi-titled Creamline for the Reinforced Conference crown due to severe weather conditions brought about by Tropi...

June Mar Fajardo bags historic eighth PBA MVP plum

August 18, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON June Mar Fajardo wore his wide smile as he received and raised another coveted trophy to add to his continuously growing hardware, radiating his usual gentle and easy going demeanor – very far from his beastly and domi...

Italian men’s coach debuts for Alas Pilipinas in SEA V. League

August 12, 2024

Manila Standard Sports

ITALIAN Angiolino Frigoni will be debuting as Alas Pilipinas men’s head coach in the first leg of SEA V. League slated for August 16 to 18 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. Alas Pilipinas will be meeting Vietnam first on Friday opener at 6 pm after the game...

La Salle dominates Korea U to rule WUBS

August 12, 2024

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

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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Perpetual shocks NUNS with last-second win to open NGBL

August 11, 2024

Tiebreaker Times

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA opened its Next Generation Basketball League (NGBL) campaign with a stunning victory over UAAP powerhouse National University-Nazareth School. The Junior Altas completed a comeback win against the Bullpups, 75-74, in their Sunday morning clash at the Tanduay Gym in Manila. Leading the way for the Las Piñas cagers were […]
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Allen Durham eager for first PBA championship with Meralco

August 6, 2024

Allen Durham was the happiest when Meralco finally broke through and won its first PBA championship by ruling the Season 48 Philippine Cup. Although he wasn’t with his brothers-in-arms to celebrate due to his commitment in Japan, the three-time Best Import couldn’t be any prouder to see his Bolts strike gold after falling short in […]
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Juami Tiongson believes C-Stan, Pringle will fill the void left by Isaac Go, Javi GDL

August 6, 2024

Tune-ups and practices have made Juami Tiongson thrilled with how things could turn for the better for Terrafirma with the presence of “two elite players” around. The Dyip star is filled with excitement about what the upcoming PBA season holds for the club, with former BPCs Christian Standhardinger and Stanley Pringle now on board following […]
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NorthPort awaits response from Dave Ildefonso on two-year rookie max deal offer

August 5, 2024

Negotiations remain at a standstill as Dave Ildefonso and NorthPort have yet to find a middle ground with PBA Season 49 fast approaching. According to head coach Bonnie Tan, the Batang Pier have already sent a two-year max deal to their fifth overall pick in the recent Draft, but the team continues to wait for […]
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Vargas re-elected as chairman; PBA still most watched program

July 22, 2024

By REYNALD MAGALLON TNT governor Ricky Vargas was re-elected as chairman of the PBA Board of Governors for the seventh time but this time, will have a new partner in taking the lead with new vice chairman Alfrancis Chua of Barangay Ginebr...