Photo from PBA Alaska erased a 20-point third quarter deficit behind a career game from Jeron Teng to turn back Terrafirma, 102-97, Saturday, Feb. 19 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Teng scored 14 of his career-high 30 points in the fourth as the Aces, who trailed 81-61...
Photo from PBA Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso urged his team to try and leave a lasting impression before closing the chapter on its long PBA tenure after this season’s Governors’ Cup. Cariaso said there’s no reason why the Aces can’t swing for the fences despite the uncertain future...
Photo from PBA A total of five companies have made inquiries about the Alaska franchise a day after announcing its decision to leave the PBA at the end of the season-ending Governors’ Cup. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial bared Thursday, Feb. 17 that three firms reached out to the league while two...
Photo from PBA Alaska came out victorious to officially kick off its farewell tour after outlasting Rain or Shine, 80-74, Thursday, Feb. 17 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Import Olu Ashaolu and Maverick Ahanmisi made timely baskets in the waning moments as the Aces...
Tim Cone receives a victory ride after Alaska's title victory in the 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference. (Alaska photo) Tim Cone paid tribute to the Alaska Aces following his former team’s decision to end its three-decade participation in the PBA at the end of this season’s Governors’ Cup. The...
Photo from PBA Alaska is still exploring what’s next for its franchise and players after deciding to end a three-decade run in the PBA at the conclusion of the ongoing Governors’ Cup. Team owner Wilfred Uytengsu said Alaska is looking at potential buyers or asking the league to place all...
Fans and players alike were saddened by the shocking departure of the Alaska franchise soon in the PBA after its sudden announcement Wednesday morning, Feb. 16. (PBA Images) Sad reactions and comments flooded a single post, a press release in particular, by the Alaska Aces on its Facebook page. As...
Photo from PBA The Alaska Aces, one of the most successful franchises in the colorful history of the Philippine Basketball Association, are bidding goodbye after 35 seasons and memories that their loyal followers will remember for a lifetime. A press release handed out to media outlets Wednesday...
Alaska’s Jeron Teng and Blackwater’s Richard Escoto battle for the rebound during their PBA Governors’ Cup game at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. (PBA Images) Alaska snapped a two-game skid but lost import Olu Ashaolu to an injury after extending the struggles of Blackwater, 98-73, Wednesday,...
Photo from PBA Jayson Castro came through with big plays down the stretch as TNT outlasted Alaska, 81-77, Friday, Dec. 17 and bounced back from dropping its opening assignment in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Castro knocked down a pair of clutch shots that gave the Tropang...
Photo from PBA Barangay Ginebra San Miguel did just enough to outlast Alaska, 80-77, Sunday, Dec. 12 and start its title defense on a winning note in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Resident import Justin Brownlee made key plays in his return while Stanley Pringle...
Photo from PBA Alaska claimed a share of the early lead while handing San Miguel Beer a second straight defeat after a 99-94 win Friday, Dec. 10 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Import Olu Ashaolu continued to show why he was seen as a great fit from the start...