Kai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers. By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto delivered decent numbers but just couldn't lift the slumping Adelaide side. Sotto and the 36ers ran out of steam in overtime en route to a 106-101 loss to the Brisbane Bullets in Australia’s National Basketball League on Thursday,...
Kai Sotto of the Adelaide 36ers. By NIKOLE JAVIER The start of the year hasn’t been pleasing for Kai Sotto’s stat lines. Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers continued to struggle following a 112-97 loss to the Perth Wildcats in the National Basketball League in Australia on Saturday, Jan....
Kai Sotto By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto was limited on the offensive end as the Adelaide 36ers suffered their second straight loss at the hands of the Tasmania JackJumpers, 98-82, in the National Basketball League in Australia on Thursday, Jan. 12, at the MyState Bank Arena. In the...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Kai Sotto and the Adelaide 36ers returned to the win column after completing a late rally against Illawarra Hawks, 103-95, in the National Basketball League in Australia on Friday, Jan. 6. The 36ers unleashed a fiery 18-0 run with four minutes left in the contest to recover from...
As drums continue to roll for the biggest spectacle in 2023, this basketball-crazy nation has endured all kinds of cheers, boos and jeers. And while Gilas Pilipinas may have failed on some occasions, not a moment the Filipinos went puffing without a fight. NBA star Jordan Clarkson is poised to lead...
Acknowledging his superb athleticism, and boundless energy and hustle, Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson has been voted by the fans as the 2022 Player of the Year in Asia. Scottie Thompson takes a selfie with the Filipino fans. (FIBA photo) The Filipino fans made sure to rally behind the...
Kai Ballungay and his wife Bella Dahl during their wedding ceremony in California. (Kai Ballungay's Instagram) By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo rookie Kai Ballungay had a championship and a bride to take home this year. The 21-year-old, who clinched his first UAAP championship title with Ateneo...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER A visit from the alumni in practice lit the fire and inspired the Blue Eagles’ Game 2 showing, revealed Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin. Ateneo, which received a surprise appearance from its former players, arrived at the second...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Ateneo clobbered Adamson, 81-60, to make a return trip to the finals in UAAP Season 85 men's basketball tournament at the Smart Araneta Coliseum Wednesday night, Dec. 7. Forthsky Padrigao led the assault for Ateneo with a 16-point performance apart from dishing off five assists...
Gilas Pilipinas center Kai Sotto is definitely benefitting in the amount of basketball brilliance and knowledge right on that national team bench. Kai Sotto (PBA Images) The Adelaide center showed maturity beyond his years, shrugging off an early benching in the first half before bouncing back with...
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes lauded the national team’s defense in its big win over Jordan, noting that its efforts on the floor keyed the pivotal second half breakaway for the 74-66 victory. Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes (FIBA Images) Trailing by four, 41-37, at the break, the...
Scottie Thompson’s 6-foot-1 frame may not be the most imposing for Gilas Pilipinas but there was no doubt that he played big and towered all over the taller and heftier foes. Scottie Thompson orchestrates the attack for Gilas Pilipinas with a eight points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in its...
