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...
PBA Images2-18 NLEX and Alaska go for their second victory when they switch opponents Friday, Dec. 10 in the PBA Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. The Road Warriors take on the NorthPort Batang Pier in the 3 p.m. opener before the Aces face the new-look San Miguel Beermen...
Photo from PBA Alaska spoiled the NorthPort debut of Arwind Santos after escaping with an 87-85 victory as the PBA Governors’ Cup fired off Wednesday, Dec. 8 at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Robbie Herndon’s turnaround shot with 30.1 seconds left gave the Aces an 86-85 lead to overcome...
Olu Ashaolu (PBA Images) Olu Ashaolu is not dwelling on short-lived PBA stints in the past as he looks forward to helping the Alaska Aces do well in the Governors’ Cup. The Nigerian-Canadian is among the seven returnees for the season-ending conference after a two-year stint with the NLEX Road...
Photo from PBA TNT made a significant move for the first time since winning the PBA Philippine Cup with the addition of former Alaska forward Gab Banal. Team manager Gabby Cui confirmed late Sunday, Nov. 21 that the Tropang Giga had signed Banal, who declined the Aces’ offer of a one-conference...
Photo from PBA Alaska agreed to send its longtime playmaker Jvee Casio to Blackwater in a three-player trade approved by the PBA on Tuesday, Oct. 12. Under the terms of the deal, the Aces sent Casio and sophomore big man Barkley Eboña to the Bossing in exchange for guard Mike Tolomia plus their...
Photo from PBA Marcio Lassiter put an end to Alaska’s quarterfinal hopes by knocking down a three that gave San Miguel Beer a thrilling 101-100 victory Wednesday, Sept. 22 in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Lassiter came through in the...
Photo from PBA Meralco looks to secure the twice-to-beat advantage while Alaska tries to keep control of its quarterfinal fortunes when they battle separate opponents Wednesday, Sept. 22 in the PBA Philippine Cup at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. The Bolts take on...
