PBA Images12-22 Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso said the prospect of seeing the end of the fabled franchise’s PBA stint was both a challenge and motivation prior to forcing NLEX to a rubber match in their Governors’ Cup quarterfinal matchup. Fighting to extend their last dance, the Aces made an...
Photo from PBA The heartbreaking decision of Alaska team owner Wilfred Uytengsu to bid the PBA goodbye at the end of this season’s Governors’ Cup has obviously lit a fire among the players and coaches after back-to-back wins to begin their farewell tour. Alaska may have produced the most...
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 Images Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso said the trade that sent Vic Manuel to Phoenix Super LPG will give his team better opportunities to improve the roster through the PBA Rookie Draft. The Aces finally got to fulfill Manuel’s wishes Tuesday, Feb. 23, by shipping him to the Fuel...
Photo from PBA Images Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso bared that the situation between the team and star forward Vic Manuel remains at a standstill despite initial reports that the two sides are close to an agreement. Cariaso said in Friday’s The Game that the Aces are working out ways to entertain...
Maverick Ahanmisi earns the praise of Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Maverick Ahanmisi unleashed his best game when Alaska needed it most. The Fil-Am guard came up big to tow the Aces to a thrilling 122-119 overtime victory over the erstwhile streaking...
Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso (PBA Images) ANGELES CITY--Alaska head coach Jeff Cariaso bared that the team’s precautionary swab retest helped them in a little way to ease out the worries caused by the first reported “suspect” case inside the PBA bubble. The Aces, along with their Tuesday's...
Alaska coach Jeff Cariaso believes Vic Manuel is still in the process of regaining his form. (PBA Images) Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso is letting star power forward Vic Manuel take his time trying to get back into game shape while concentrating on aspects other than offense. Manuel played just 15...
Jeff Cariaso commended the defense of Alaska against Magnolia. (PBA Images) ANGELES CITY--Alaska head coach Jeff Cariaso lauded the tenacity of his wards for clamping down on Magnolia's ace Paul Lee last Saturday night. Lee still scored in double figures, 14 points, but the Aces...
Kevin Racal will be out for at least six months to recover from his ACL injury. (PBA Images) CLARK FREEPORT--Alaska absorbed a massive blow in its early PBA Philippine Cup campaign as wingman Kevin Racal suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his right knee. The Aces' head coach...
Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso and TV personality Erika Padilla take a photo with their second child Estella Gloria. (Photo from Erika Padilla) Alaska coach Jeffrey Cariaso got a memorable birthday present over the weekend after his wife Erika Padilla gave birth to their second child. Estella Gloria...
From left, Beau Belga, Jewel Ponferada, Prince Rivero and Asst. coach Mike Buendia of the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters practice at Reyes Gym on Tuesday. (PBA Images) Now that PBA teams have resumed practice sessions, following strict health guidelines set up by the government, keeping every...
