Basketball

Seoul Samsung acquires Justin Gutang amid rebuilding efforts

June 12, 2024
Justin Gutang will remain in Korea. After parting ways with Changwon LG, Gutang was picked up by the rebuilding Seoul Samsung Thunders. The Thunders made the announcement on Wednesday. Gutang, a 6-foot-3 winger out of the College of Saint Benilde, turned pro in 2022 after signing with the Sakers. The 27-year-old Filipino-American guard turned heads […]
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Gilas Boys coach Josh Reyes lauds Adamson’s silver finish, upholds ASG ethos

June 11, 2024
Despite fielding a shorthanded team, Adamson University represented the country well during the 2024 ASEAN School Games, earning silver in the basketball tournament. The Baby Falcons were chosen to represent the country in the regional meet as the core of NCAA champion Letran Squires were overaged for the tournament. ASG host Vietnam implemented an under-18 […]
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Haydee Ong, Topex Robinson, NU coaches to be feted with Coach of the Year awards

June 11, 2024
The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) will honor seven of the best coaches at the collegiate level, including mentors in volleyball and women’s basketball for the first time, during its annual Awards Night presented by San Miguel Corporation at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas on June 17. The CPC added five more recipients of the prestigious […]
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Robert Bolick acknowledges playoff learning curve for NLEX

May 13, 2024
It’s back to the drawing board now for NLEX after what was once a promising PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup campaign ended disastrously on Sunday. The Road Warriors found themselves swept by Meralco in Game 2 of their quarterfinal series. And Robert Bolick could only lament the discrepancy in experience between the two MVP Group-owned […]
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Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser braces for possible full ACL tear

May 13, 2024
TNT is bracing for the worst regarding the status of Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser. Initial assessments by the team doctor indicate a full tear in his left anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), a devastating blow for the 6-foot-6 forward. Confirmation of the injury came from team manager Jojo Lastimosa, who expressed concern over the severity of the situation. […]
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Maverick Ahanmisi’s shoulder hyper-extension raises concerns ahead of QF

May 5, 2024
Maverick Ahanmisi is hoping that he suffered nothing serious after getting hurt late in Barangay Ginebra’s eventual loss to NLEX on Sunday night. The Kings combo guard felt that he hyper-extended his right shoulder following contact with Road Warriors forward Tony Semerad with about 9.4 seconds left to play, as they all scrambled for the […]
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Calvin Abueva alleges verbal insult from fan triggered middle finger incident

March 31, 2024
Calvin Abueva admitted getting into a small spat with a fan courtside early in Magnolia’s eventual loss to Ginebra in Sunday’s PBA Philippine Cup action. Which, unfortunately, led to the 36-year-old forward flashing the middle finger to the unidentified spectator — that got seen on national television as well. “‘Di ko naman alam na may […]
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Tim Cone: Bennie Boatwright resembles a taller version of young Justin Brownlee

March 31, 2024
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone is tempering expectations surrounding Bennie Boatwright and his pending naturalization process. But the champion mentor has no doubt whatsoever how much of an asset the former San Miguel import can be to the program, especially after seeing similarities to a young Justin Brownlee — albeit a few inches taller. […]
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PBA: Shorthanded Ginebra clinches historic 100th win in Manila Clasico against Magnolia

March 31, 2024
Ginebra proved to be steadier down the stretch and came away with the 87-77 victory against long-time rivals Magnolia to bounce back in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Sunday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. Maverick Ahanmisi struck the dagger through a trifecta from near the top of the key with 36.3 seconds left […]
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June Mar Fajardo confident in Bennie Boatwright’s adaptation to Gilas

March 31, 2024
June Mar Fajardo is certain that Bennie Boatwright can fit in just right with Gilas Pilipinas now that the latter is set to become part of the program soon. The veteran internationalist expressed confidence in light of the news that his former San Miguel teammate has agreed to undergo naturalization as the Samahang Basketbol ng […]
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PBA: CJ Perez shines as San Miguel continues winning streak at Phoenix expense

March 31, 2024
San Miguel remained unbeaten in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup by adding to Phoenix’s woes, 116-102, Sunday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The reigning champions seized control in the third and finished strongly to chalk up their third win in as many games and remain atop the standings, leaving head coach Jorge Gallent satisfied […]
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Terrence Hill backtracks on Utah State commitment

March 31, 2024
Terrence Hill announced his decision to decommit from Division I school Utah State. The 19-year-old forward made the announcement on Saturday evening (Manila time). The 6-foot-3 talent expressed his gratitude to Utah State’s basketball recruiting staff for the opportunity they offered him. However, after careful consideration and discussions with his family, Hill ultimately decided to […]
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Injury woes mount for PBA All-Star as Thompson joins list of doubtful players

March 15, 2024
Scottie Thompson joins a growing list of players doubtful to participate in the much-anticipated PBA All-Star Bacolod 2024 next weekend. The Barangay Ginebra star may no longer see action in the All-Star Game as he would want to focus mainly on recovering from a back injury. “I doubt sa All-Star aabot,” he admitted moments after […]
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Tim Cone at a loss: Ginebra’s embarrassing loss leaves questions unanswered

March 15, 2024
Ginebra head coach Tim Cone left the SMART Araneta Coliseum utterly disappointed — and puzzled — after losing to Meralco on Friday night. It was totally understandable, since the Kings got blown out and ended their unbeaten two-game start into the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup. “Embarrassing. That’s all I’ve got to say,” the champion […]
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PBA: Meralco ends losing streak with dominant win over Ginebra

March 15, 2024
Meralco turned what was thought to be a dogfight to a lopsided mauling as it whipped Ginebra, 91-73, to arrest its two-game slide in the PBA Season 48 Philippine Cup, Friday night at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The Bolts jumped to a 19-8 start before breaking away wide in the second period, and would stay […]
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Santillan sounds alarm as Rain or Shine’s struggles deepen

March 15, 2024
Santi Santillan couldn’t help but lament the situation Rain or Shine has gotten into now that its two highly-touted rookie big men are out due to injuries. The Elasto Painters will miss Keith Datu indefinitely due to a sprained medial collateral ligament (MCL), a tough blow to a squad that’s still dealing with the prolonged […]
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Fully recovered, June Mar Fajardo eyes return to peak form

March 15, 2024
June Mar Fajardo is working his way back into game shape now that he has fully recovered from a calf injury he sustained last February. The San Miguel star saw action in the Beermen’s PBA Season Philippine Cup debut against Rain or Shine on Friday night in what was his first game back since Game […]
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Gab Gomez bids farewell to Ateneo

March 11, 2024
Gab Gomez announced his decision to forgo his final year of eligibility and bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University in a heartfelt social media post on Monday evening. The 24-year-old, with one more year of eligibility remaining, expressed bittersweet emotions as he reflected on his four-year journey with the Blue Eagles. Gomez, a 6-foot […]
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Yuki Togashi taken aback by warm embrace of Filipino fans

March 11, 2024
LAPU-LAPU CITY — There should be no denying that Yuki Togashi’s influence has expanded to this part of the continent, as evidenced on Sunday night. The Japanese star piloted Chiba to the top of 2023-24 East Asia Super League (EASL) following yet another sterling performance to beat Seoul SK in the Final – much to […]
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How Aldin Ayo’s former assistant JC Nuyles turned LPU-B’s fortunes around

March 11, 2024
While Lyceum of the Philippines University has found success in the NCAA over the past decade, its sister school in Batangas has struggled to even notch wins in the UCAL. It has yet to taste a finals appearance in its first five years in the league. Something had to change. Enter, JC Nuyles – a […]
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Darang’s triple-double, Taporco’s 6 treys seal Diliman’s semis spot in UCAL

March 11, 2024
Former two-time champion Diliman College completed the semifinals cast in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 with an 80-73 win over the No. 2 seed, Philippine Christian University-Dasmariñas, in the rubber match of their quarterfinal series on Monday at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Blue Dragons, who finished seventh in […]
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La Salle cut Ralph Cu forever grateful to Tim Cone for opportunity of a lifetime

March 10, 2024
Ralph Cu has had a memorable year so far. To kick off the year, Tim Cone, his head coach in Ginebra, made him part of Gilas Pilipinas’ bubble training at Inspire Sports Academy, serving as a practice player. In the ongoing PBA Commissioner’s Cup, the 6-foot-4 winger has started both of the Gin Kings’ games, […]
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LPU-B, Olivarez join CEU in UCAL Final Four

March 9, 2024
Lyceum of the Philippines University – Batangas and Olivarez College dispatched their respective quarterfinals foes to claim their spots in the Final Four cast Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena ...