Funko has unveiled new vinyl figures featuring the mascots of the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles and De La Salle University Green Archers. (Photo from Filbar's Online) The two Pop figures are part of the Pop College line and the first university mascots outside of the United States to be...
Photo from Inspire Sports Academy Gilas Pilipinas program director Tab Baldwin said the inclusion of several Ateneo players in the ongoing training bubble will be beneficial in helping other members of the national team pool get familiarized with the system as quickly as they can. “It does give...
The chance to play for Gilas Pilipinas is not the only thing that motivates Ange Kouame to become a Filipino citizen. Kouame told members of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights that he envisions being in the Philippines beyond his desire to play for Gilas in international tournaments,...
Photo from UAAP The proposition to naturalize Angelo Kouame and allow him to compete for the Gilas Pilipinas gets closer to finally getting an approval after it passed the second reading in Congress. Deputy Speaker Roberto V. Puno, who represents Antipolo City, expressed confidence Monday that the...
Photo from Kiefer Ravena's Instagram Story Kiefer Ravena is one proud Atenean senior to Isaac Go. Ravena and Go are currently holed up training at the Inspire Sports Academy in Calamba, Laguna in preparation for the third window of the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Doha, Qatar. Ravena, in an...
Will Navarro (PBA Images) Will Navarro is foregoing his final year of eligibility with three-time defending UAAP champion Ateneo to join the PBA Draft. The lanky Blue Eagles and Gilas Pilipinas cager declared his decision to turn pro Saturday, adding another notable name to the list of applicants...
Photo from Ginebra Never Say Die Facebook page Former Ateneo and PBA player Emilio “Nonoy” Chuatico passed away in the United States at the age of 55 due to cancer. Chuatico was best remembered for his part in the Blue Eagles’ two first UAAP championships in the late-1980s before playing for...
Screenshot from Justin Chua's Instagram account SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--The "One Big Fight" mentality lives on inside the PBA bubble. Meralco coach Norman Black and TNT assistant mentor Sandy Arespacochaga on Sunday night headed a mini-reunion of former Ateneo standouts participating in the...
Angelo Kouame (UAAP Images) Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara has filed a bill endorsing the entry of Angelo Kouame to Gilas Pilipinas and also sought to grant him Philippine citizenship. Angara, who filed Senate Bill No. 1892, said the move is part of the country’s ongoing efforts to...
Screenshot from Thirdy Ravena's Instagram account Thirdy Ravena traveled to Japan last week, armed with his basketball wits and guided by his mission to help the lowly San-En NeoPhoenix in the B.League there. The former Ateneo star has already missed the first six games of the Neophoenix and will...
Thirdy Ravena mourns the loss of Ateneo Blue Eagles fan and good friend Andie Cruz who was only 23 years old. (Photo from Thirdy Ravena's Instagram account @3rd_e) Thirdy Ravena on Wednesday mourned the loss of Ateneo Blue Eagles fan and good friend Andie Cruz who was only 23 years old. Ravena took...
Collegiate stars Jack Animam of National University, Ateneo's Thirdy Ravena and Kenneth Tuffin of Far Eastern University. (UAAP Images) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas hailed the decision of Thirdy Ravena, Kenneth Tuffin and Jack Animam to take their talents overseas, adding it will only...
