Basketball

Clint Escamis prepares for leadership role in NCAA 100 After Season 99 heartbreak

December 17, 2023
Mapua University was one win away from ending a 32-year NCAA Seniors Basketball Tournament title drought against the perennially competitive San Beda University—the same school the Cardinals beat in 1991 for their last championship. At the helm were the unstoppable trio of Clint Escamis, Warren Bonifacio, and Paolo Hernandez, a partnership that had already brought […]
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Ginebra-TNT Christmas Day clash to have earlier start time

December 17, 2023
The PBA slightly revised the schedule of its Christmas Day games. In a memo, the rivalry affair between Ginebra and TNT on December 25 at the SMART Araneta Coliseum has been moved to 6:30 p.m. The match was originally scheduled at 8 p.m. LOOK: The PBA has made a slight revision to its Christmas Day […]
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NLEX taps Jong Uichico as lead assistant, locks Robert Bolick for three years

December 17, 2023
NLEX made some big moves over the weekend. The Road Warriors, led by team governor Ronald Dulatre, brought decorated head coach Jong Uichico in as lead assistant while signing Robert Bolick to a three-year deal. “There’s so much value in having a seasoned coach like Jong Uichico joining the Road Warriors,” said Dulatre about Uichico. […]
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Lions tame Cardinals, regain NCAA crown

December 17, 2023
By MARK REY MONTEJO   Yukien Andrada saved the best for last, coming through with long bombs as San Beda downed Mapua, 76-66, to bag its first title in four years in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseu...

CESAFI: Gentallan, Salarda, Maglasang deliver vs UC, sends title series to decider

December 14, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas dug deep on defense and held University of Cebu scoreless in the last four minutes to come away with a 53-41 win in Game Two of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 college basketball finals on Thursday at the Cebu Coliseum here. This means the […]
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UC ekes past UV, moves closer to first CESAFI collegiate crown since 2012

December 12, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of Cebu slipped past defending champion University of the Visayas, 66-63, in Game One of the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) Season 23 collegiate basketball finals on Tuesday night at the packed Cebu Coliseum here. The thrilling victory gave the Webmasters a 1-0 series lead, and now they need […]
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Lance Sabroso not wasting opportunity given by UE

December 11, 2023
A year ago, Lance Sabroso was studying at and playing for City of Bogo Science of Arts Academy in the CESAFI. The then-17 year old guard was facing Cebu’s finest, including Jared Bahay. However, his season ended in heartbreak after the Trailblazers could not overcome the Magis Eagles in the finals. But another opportunity opened […]
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CESAFI: UV moves on cusp of ending Bahay, SHS reign

December 11, 2023
CEBU CITY — University of the Visayas is now just a win away from capturing the high school basketball championship in the Chooks-to-Go Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. Season 23, upending reigning champion Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu in Game One of the best-of-three finals, 62-54, on Monday at the Cebu Coliseum here. High-energy forward […]
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Collins Akowe not satisfied after breaking boys’ record: ‘My goal is to break the UAAP record’

December 11, 2023
Collins Akowe continues to dominate the UAAP Season 86 Boys’ Basketball Tournament. On Saturday, the 6-foot-10 Nigerian big man hauled down 29 rebounds in National University Nazareth School’s 84-76 win over University of the Philippines Integrated School to maintain solo second. Akowe’s rebounding total is a tournament-record, breaking Justine Baltazar’s 27 in the Bullpups’ 78-58 […]
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Lakers, Pacers vie for mega jackpot in Vegas

December 8, 2023
LAS VEGAS (AFP) – The Los Angeles Lakers, fueled by 30 points from ageless LeBron James, routed New Orleans 133-89 on Thursday, Dec. 7, to book a title showdown with upstarts Indiana in the inaugural NBA in-season tournament. James, who will celebrate ...

NLEX promotes Dulatre as governor, signs rookies Valdez, Nermal

December 5, 2023
NLEX made significant moves over the past few days. The Road Warriors earlier promoted Ronald Dulatre as Team Governor, replacing Rod Franco after the latter’s retirement from the company. Franco remains the company’s consultant. With a remarkable 23-year tenure at NLEX, Dulatre’s wealth of experience and dedication to the team positions him as an invaluable […]
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Here’s what could make the ST2 better than its predecessor

December 5, 2023
A striking feature in the second iteration of Scottie Thompson’s signature shoe with World Balance is the woven jacquard knit used in the upper. According to the Filipino sports brand, it was “thoughtfully crafted to incorporate traditional Filipino patterns and embodies Thompson’s roots.” But it’s not only for aesthetic purposes. Thompson shared that he personally […]
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Rise of Nygel Gonzales, Jomel Puno proves that Red Lions 1 to 18 can deliver

December 4, 2023
After scoring a career-high 28 points in the most significant game of his career up to that point and keeping San Beda University’s hopes of returning to the finals alive, Jacob Cortez issued a warning to their opponents, Lyceum of the Philippines University. “Kung ifo-focus nila sa akin [yung depensa] feel ko disadvantage iyon, kasi […]
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Kai Ballungay forgoes final year in Ateneo

December 4, 2023
Kai Ballungay has bid farewell to Ateneo de Manila University. The 6-foot-7 forward has decided to move on from the amateur ranks, preparing to enter the professional level on Monday. As a goodbye, he penned a heartfelt letter to the school. “With strong feelings of excitement, I wish to share that I will be embarking […]
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Scottie Thompson sidelined for 2-3 weeks with swollen knee

December 3, 2023
Scottie Thompson is set to miss 2-3 weeks of Ginebra’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign due to a swollen left knee. Head coach Tim Cone bared as much after the Kings played without the former PBA MVP in their 110-99 victory over Terrafirma on Sunday night. Thompson joined the team at the Philsports Arena […]
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More Than Basketball: LA Tenorio hopes to inspire after triumph over cancer

December 3, 2023
LA Tenorio hopes to have inspired others following his much-awaited PBA return on Sunday night after several months of battling and beating cancer. The 39-year-old played his first game back when Ginebra took on Terrafirma and offered that coming back wasn’t totally about basketball, but to show as well that anyone going through the same […]
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Ef Escandor not letting Game 2 performance get in way of championship aspirations

December 3, 2023
When the De La Salle University faithful hoped and prayed for a hero before Game Two of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament finals, they probably did not expect Francis Escandor to rise to the occasion and lead the Green Archers to victory. Escado dropped 14 points behind 4-of-5 shooting from deep as La […]
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La Salle practices got heated trying to emulate UP’s physicality, bares Joshua David

December 3, 2023
De La Salle University basically got manhandled in Game One of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals by University of the Philippines. They got out-rebounded, out-hustled, and, even, out-witted by the Fighting Maroons en route to the most lopsided Finals game in the Final Four era. To match UP’s physicality, La Salle had to […]
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Topex never lost faith in Nelle despite rough shooting: ‘Evan is one of our leaders’

December 3, 2023
Evan Nelle had a bad shooting night in Game 2 of the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Finals but that did not mean that he had a bad game. The graduating senior was a woeful 2-of-12 from the field, missing his first 10 shots, to tally just four points. However, he still managed to put […]
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No excuses from Gold after blowout Game 2: ‘We’re gonna look inside us’

December 3, 2023
After being on the positive end of the most lopsided finals victory in UAAP Finals history in the Final Four era, Iskos and Iskas flocked to the SMART Araneta Coliseum in droves, expecting the Fighting Maroons to seal another championship for Diliman. However, those fans were dealt the wrong end of another blowout as a […]
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PBA: LA Tenorio’s return spurs Ginebra romp of Terrafirma to gain share of 3rd

December 3, 2023
Ginebra gave LA Tenorio the welcome he deserves by way of a 110-99 victory over Terrafirma to continue their winning ways in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Sunday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The decorated guard played his first game back after months of battling and conquering cancer, and the Kings made […]
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MVP KQ sets aside ego as humble shift ignites La Salle’s Game 2 triumph

December 3, 2023
On the day Kevin Quiambao received his UAAP Season 86 MVP award, he proved why he is the Most Valuable Player for De La Salle University in their most important game of the year with their backs against the wall versus University of the Philippines in the Finals. In a surprising move, the 6-foot-6 all-around […]
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June Mar Fajardo out 4-6 weeks due to fractured hand

November 30, 2023
June Mar Fajardo will be out for a while – again. The San Miguel main man has suffered a metacarpal fracture on his left hand and will be sidelined for 4-6 weeks, according to team manager Gee Abanilla. “Metacarpal fracture of 4th digit,” the Beermen executive wrote in a short text message to Tiebreaker Times, […]
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Will Gozum bids Benilde farewell: ‘I hope hindi nila ako makalimutan’

November 30, 2023
After falling short in the NCAA Season 98 Seniors Basketball Finals, the College of Saint Benilde returned for Season 99 looking to claim the crown that had eluded them by just one game. Unfortunately for the Blazers, they took a step back as they fell in the Final Four after a tumultuous term in the […]
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Defiant ‘Mamu’: Despite losses, Rain or Shine shows promise against PBA giants

November 30, 2023
Gian Mamuyac remains defiant even as Rain or Shine absorbed its fifth loss in as many outings in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday. The sophomore winger opted to stick to the positives after dropping another tight affair, this time a 115-110 decision to San Miguel, offering that the youth-laden squad is showing that […]
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June Mar Fajardo shrugs off wrist injury: ‘Malayo sa bituka’

November 29, 2023
June Mar Fajardo hopes that he suffered nothing serious after hurting his left wrist during San Miguel’s eventual win over Rain or Shine in PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup action on Wednesday night. The league’s reigning seven-time MVP was in a bit of a rush leaving the SMART Araneta Coliseum moments after their 115-110 victory […]
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UP’s convincing win shakes La Salle, Michael Phillips: ‘We can’t let this break us’

November 29, 2023
Michael Phillips wants the De La Salle Green Archers to remember one thing. The last time they lost to the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 86 Men’s Basketball Tournament, it paved the way for a nine-game winning streak that catapulted them into the Finals for the first time since Season 80. Phillips, who […]
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PBA: Lassiter spoils Mamuyac’s career game as San Miguel escapes ROS for share of second

November 29, 2023
Marcio Lassiter threw the haymaker as San Miguel took down Rain or Shine in a slugfest, 115-110, for its third successive win in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup, Wednesday at the SMART Araneta Coliseum. The veteran sniper broke the 108-all deadlock with a booming trifecta against the defense of Jhonard Clarito with 43.6 seconds […]
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