Kevin Quiambao is demonstrating that he is on par with the continent’s best players. In the ongoing 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship, the reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player is averaging 18.67 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, helping Strong Group Athletics maintain a 3-0 record. With his string of stellar performances, the 6-foot-6 […]
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Following the end of Meralco’s PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign on Sunday night, the team now prioritizes giving its players a much-needed break. Bolts head coach Luigi Trillo said that his staff will be looking for ways to make sure that the team earns a well-deserved rest and recovery after going through possibly the […]
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The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is calling on basketball enthusiasts all over the country to apply for the FIBA Foundation’s “Propose a Project” program. With FIBA’s belief “that basketball can catalyze to empower, educate, and inspire youth through the implementation of Basketball For Good projects all over the world,” it aims to support projects […]
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Olivarez College initiated its title bid with a 70-63 victory over Lyceum of the Philippines-Batangas on Monday, January 22, at the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Sea Lions started strongly, but had to fend off a late surge from the Pirates to secure a […]
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Andray Blatche, the seasoned hero from Gilas Pilipinas, played a pivotal role in Strong Group Athletics’ 104-95 conquest over Homenetmen in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship on Monday morning at Al Nasr. The 37-year-old big man turned back the hands of time, using his old post moves to execute silky-smooth jump shots. In the […]
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Magnolia head coach Chito Victolero only hopes for one thing and one thing only as they head into the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals. “Stay healthy. That’s it,” he told Tiebreaker Times moments after their 109-94 ouster of TNT in the quarters, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena. “We need to stay healthy throughout […]
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Carl Tamayo will return home next week to assess the next step in his future after requesting his release from the B.League defending champion Ryukyu. The 6-foot-8 modern big man hopes to “explore new horizons, showcase his skills, and make a more significant contribution to another team,” as per Virtual Playground. The Golden Kings, meanwhile, […]
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Magnolia used its win-once playoff incentive into good use by showing TNT the door, 109-94, to book the first trip to the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup semifinals, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. The Hotshots briefly trailed late in the third but Tyler Bey, Mark Barroca, and Ian Sangalang were there to […]
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Chris Newsome once again saved Meralco from the jaws of defeat following a clutch outing that kept them alive in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup. The star guard pushed Phoenix Super LPG to extra time with a game-tying three-pointer, before helping Bong Quinto and Allein Maliksi close out the 116-107 triple-OT victory on Wednesday […]
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Phoenix Super LPG head coach Jamike Jarin won’t define Johnathan Williams by the free throws he missed late in their eventual defeat to Meralco in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals, Wednesday night. The do-it-all import had the chance to break the 103-all tie with 8.2 seconds left in the second overtime. However, he […]
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Meralco came from behind and beat Phoenix Super LPG in triple overtime, 116-107, to push their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinal series to a sudden death, Wednesday night at the Philsports Arena in Pasig. Bong Quinto, Allein Maliksi, and Chris Newsome joined forces in the decisive 10-0 start in the third extension as the […]
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Phoenix Super LPG head coach Jamike Jarin would want his charges to move on and look forward to the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals after missing out on the chance to finish higher at the end of the eliminations. The Fuel Masters on Sunday night bowed to a TNT side that’s nearing completion roster-wise, […]
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The fastest-growing collegiate league in the country is set to expand even further for its sixth season. No longer exclusively focused on basketball, the Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) will drop the ‘B’ and will now be recognized as the UCAL, with the ‘A’ representing Athletic. Supported by PG Flex, Angel’s Pizza, Team Rebel […]
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