Strong Group-Pilipinas picked up a dominant opening game win against United Arab Emirates, 104-79, in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Saturday, July 13, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Caelan Tiongson (SGA) Following a woeful campaign last year, the...
Gilas Pilipinas Women bowed to Chinese Taipei A, 82-66, and settled for fourth place in the final day of the women’s competition of the 43rd William Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium, New Taipei City, Wednesday, July 10. Naomi Panganiban shines for Gilas. (FIBA) Despite the efforts of...
Coming from a heartbreaking loss to Japan, Gilas Pilipinas Women regained their bearing and thumped Thailand, 68-58, in the 35th Jones Cup at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City Tuesday, July 9. Jack Animam stars for Gilas Women. (FIBA) After a low scoring affair in the first half,...
Kiefer Ravena is extending his stay overseas for the fourth consecutive year after signing with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B. League 2024-25 season, the team announced on Friday, June 14. Kiefer Ravena (Shiga Lakes, Japan B. League) Ravena is the first among the six Filipino imports,...
Rhenz Abando is coming back home after signing with Strong Group Athletics for the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan slated next month, the team announced his signing on Tuesday, June 11. Rhenz Abando (EASL) The high-flying guard is suiting up for the Philippines for the first...
RJ Abarrientos and Ange Kouame became the latest additions to Strong Group's roster that is headed to the 43rd William Jones Cup in July. The former UAAP standouts will be reunited with other Gilas Pilipinas teammates Kiefer Ravena and Jordan Heading in Taiwan to bolster the lineup gunning...
Former PBA import Chris McCullough will don the national tricolors after signing with the Strong Group Athletics which will compete in the 43rd William Jones Cup in Taipei, Taiwan slated July 13 to 21. Chris McCullough (SGA) Five years after helping the San Miguel Beermen capture the 2019 PBA...
Fil-Americans Jordan Heading and Caelan Tiongson are the new reinforcement for Strong Group Athletics when it competes in the 43rd William Jones Cup slated July 13 to 21 in Taipei, Taiwan. Jordan Heading, left, and Caelan Tiongson (SGA) The 28-year-old Heading, who currently plays for NBL1’s West...
TAIPEI, Taiwan—Rain or Shine just couldn't get anything going on the offensive end as it absorbed a 115-61 beating at the hands of US NCAA Division I team UC Irvine in its final Jones Cup game at the Taipei Heping Gymnasium on Sunday, Aug. 20. Rain or Shine ends its Jones Cup campaign with a...
Coach Yeng Guiao is excited for what the future holds for Rain or Shine particularly its young guns following the team’s stint in the 2023 William Jones Cup in Chinese Taipei. Rain or Shine Yeng Guiao is optimistic of his young stalwarts following their stint in the Jones Cup. (File Photo) ...
TAIPEI, Taiwan – Rain or Shine went on a tear in the second half and erased an early 21-point deficit to clobber Japan U22 team, 116-91, in the 2023 William Jones Cup at the Taipei Heping Gymnasium here on Saturday, Aug. 19. Santi Santillan goes for a layup. (Jones Cup photo) The...
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Rain or Shine found the Korean Basketball League champion Anyang KGC a tough nut to crack, absorbing an 87-77 defeat in the 2023 William Jones Cup at the Taipei Heping Gymnasium on Thursday, Aug. 17. Andrei Caracut fires 19 points in a losing effort for Rain or Shine. (Jones...
