The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Board of Managing Directors agreed to impose a four-game suspension to University of the East head coach Chris Gavina. In a statement on Saturday evening, Oct. 18, the UAAP said Gavina’s actions during the UE–De La Salle post-game...
University of the East signed Chris Gavina as its new head coach for the next UAAP basketball season, the school announced Thursday, Feb. 13 (University of the East) Gavina, who once handled Rain or Shine in the PBA, takes the helm following the resignation of Jack Santiago last month. “We...
Photos from PBA Rain or Shine coach Chris Gavina lauded rookies Santi Santillan, Anton Asistio and Andrei Caracut for the way they have performed during the team’s last two games in the PBA Philippine Cup. Gavina said after the Elasto Painters snapped their two-game losing streak with a 75-72 win...
(From left) Tim Cone of Barangay Ginebra, Chito Victolero of Magnolia and Chot Reyes of TNT As the PBA braces for its return, the 12 teams are ready for the resumption of the Philippine Cup anytime this week at the Don Honorio Ventura State University in Bacolor, Pampanga. Just like the other...
PBA Images For the first time in eight months, two-time MVP James Yap is back playing basketball with Rain or Shine as the Elasto Painters prepare for the Philippine Cup resumption of the PBA 46th Season. The team had its first practice session last Tuesday at the Angeles University Foundation in...
Rain or Shine coach Chris Gavina believes that maximizing the talent in rookie Santi Santillan will contribute a lot for the team in the future. Rain or Shine rookie forward Santi Santillan (PBA) In Sunday's 83-77 win against the TerraFirma Dyip , the prized recruit from De La Salle University...
The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters continue to dominate early in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup, sharing the lead with the Magnolia Hotshots with unbeaten 3-0 records. The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters huddle before their match with the Meralco Bolts kick off at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on...
Photo from PBA Rain or Shine and Meralco dispute the early lead when the Elasto Painters and the Bolts collide Saturday, July 24 as the 46th PBA Season Philippine Cup continues at the Ynares Arena in Pasig City. Action in the pro league will continue despite the declaration of the government...
James Yap (MB File Photo) If James Yap returns to the Rain or Shine roster this season, new coach Chris Gavina already has an idea on what role he wants the two-time MVP to play for the Elasto Painters. “The role of James is we’ll treat him na parang Jordan Clarkson,” said Gavina as he...
Perhaps the key to why Rain or Shine is up 2-0 early in the 46th PBA Season is because of Kobe Bryant. Javee Mocon (right) and Rey Nambatac drive past Blackwater defenders during their match in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Sunday night, July 18. (PBA) Rain...
Screenshot from livestream Chris Gavina was wearing a quite unique face mask in his head coaching debut for Rain or Shine in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup on Friday, July 16. Gavina donned a black face mask with the word "culture" spelled in capital letters and printed in white during the Elasto...
More than their respective talents, head coach Chris Gavina spent the Rain or Shine's second round picks on Franky Johnson, Anton Asistio and Andrei Caracut for their commendable character. The Elasto Painters selected the Fil-Am combo guard Johnson as the No. 17 overall pick before taking two...
