The blessings continued for Kevin Quiambao moments after Strong Group Athletics finished second in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship. The reigning UAAP Most Valuable Player and all-Dubai Tournament member was named as one of the 12 players who will be part of Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas pool for this Olympic cycle. Having young guns […]
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Calvin Abueva is looking forward to facing one of his closest pals in the PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup Finals between Magnolia and San Miguel. The ‘Beast’ is ready to play against Terrence Romeo for a championship for the first time in their careers. And this match-up adds yet another colorful chapter to a deep […]
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When the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas pool, there was one questionable player among the 12 members of the national team. Justin Brownlee was designated as the naturalized player who would carry the flag for Gilas for the next five years, starting with the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers. However, Brownlee […]
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The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) adjusted its calendar once more to give way to Gilas Pilipinas’ endeavors in the upcoming months. Commissioner Willie Marcial said that the 2024 Philippine Cup opener has been moved from February 28 to March 3 to allow the national team more time to prepare for the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament […]
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When Tim Cone applied for the position of Gilas Pilipinas head coach, he had a specific vision in mind, ultimately making him the choice to succeed Chot Reyes, as revealed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). “All the stars had to align but first off, they had to like me. I had to walk […]
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The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has found a new home on RPTV Channel 9. The move comes as part of a collaboration with TV5, which officially launched RPTV on Thursday morning. RPTV is set to become the new free-to-air home for PBA fans, providing live coverage of all PBA games, including the 3×3 competitions, D-League […]
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After his successful stint in the Hangzhou Asian Games, where the Philippines ended its 61-year gold medal drought in men’s basketball, Cone will be given the reins as the Head Coach. “Coach Tim accomplished what had not been done in decades with only a few weeks to prepare and multiple challenges in terms of personnel, […]
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Philippine Christian University-Dasmarinas secured its fourth win with a commanding 77-58 victory over Manila Central University on Monday, January 29, in the Universities and Colleges Athletic League-PG Flex Linoleum Season 6 at the Paco Arena in Manila. The Dolphins dominated the match early, but it was only in the second frame that they were able […]
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Rain or Shine has bid goodbye to James Yap. The Elasto Painters on Monday expressed gratitude to the two-time PBA MVP, who spent the last eight years with the franchise formerly known as Welcoat. “From his early days with Welcoat in the PBL to becoming an integral part of the Rain or Shine family in […]
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Strong Group proved its worth, but destiny sided with Al Riyadi. Ismail Abdelmoneim drained the championship-winning, buzzer-beating trey, preventing Strong Group from becoming the second-ever non-Middle Eastern team to win the Dubai International Basketball Championship. Al Riyadi claimed the crown with a 77-74 victory on Monday morning (Manila time) at Al Nasr Club. With the […]
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Ginebra is holding its breath after Jamie Malonzo went down with a knee injury during their eventual loss to San Miguel in the semifinals’ Game 3, Sunday night. The defeat ended their PBA Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign. Coach Tim Cone and the team have yet to know the extent of the injury suffered by […]
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Tim Cone wasn’t in the mood to discuss anything related to Gilas Pilipinas amidst reports of his appointment as the men’s national team’s head coach. It was totally understandable, since the PBA’s winningest mentor saw the end of Barangay Ginebra’s Season 48 Commissioner’s Cup campaign after losing to San Miguel via sweep in the best-of-five […]
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It was the only space Paul Lee had all night long. He made Phoenix Super LPG pay dearly for it. Like what he’s done in the past, the star gunner delivered a crucial trey from way out to help Magnolia overcome its fellow defensive-minded team and, more importantly, take Game 2 of the PBA Season […]
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