The UAAP has turned down the PBA 's request of allowing student-athletes to apply in this year 's Rookie Draft, Executive Director Rebo Saguisag disclosed Wednesday, Aug. 27. “We know the merit and the advantages that it’ll grant the student-athletes. However, when you make a decision...
Chris McCullough turned in another team-high performance to steer Strong Group-Pilipinas past Australia’s BSBL Guardian in convincing style, 91-69, for its second win in the 43rd William Jones Cup on Sunday, July 14, at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Chris...
The PBA is now accepting applications for the coming PBA Season 49 Rookie Draft. Local players are required to present original copy of their PSA birth certificate, while Fil-foreign applicants should have a valid Philippine passport. All aspirants meanwhile, should submit two pieces of 2x2 ID...
Some of the top big men in the PBA Season 48 rookie draft along with some famous names in the selection were already signed to deals by their respective teams. PBA rookies signed to contracts by teams Leading the pack of rookies who already secured contracts was No. 2 overall pick...
Ricci Rivero was hardly worried about his surprising slide to the second round of the 48th Season PBA Rookie Draft, knowing full well he can make an impact with Phoenix especially under head coach Jamike Jarin. Ricci Rivero's surprising slide in the PBA draft allows him to reunite with...
A talent-rich draft class is certainly helping reignite the fans’ interest and vigor towards the PBA but it could only be fully achieved if the addition of new talents leads to parity between the teams according to Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao. Yeng Guiao stresses that the league could...
Playing in the PBA has long been a dream for Stephen Holt that he made sure to grab the opportunity when it was made available even if it meant turning down a few more offers to play overseas. Stephen Holt during his stint in the FIBA Europe Cup. (FIBA) That dream came into realization when...
PBA hopeful Ricci Rivero expressed his excitement in finally making the leap to the big league after his previous attempt to play as an import overseas was cut short by an injury. Ricci Rivero (PBA) The 25-year-old guard out of University of the Philippines believes that it's high time for him to...
Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao is putting premium on adding size through the PBA Rookie Draft but would not think twice in going for the best talents if they remain available when it's their turn to pick. Coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) The Elasto Painters hold the third and fourth...
The 2023 PBA Rookie Draft is around the bend, and a deluge of applicants is expected a few days before the deadline for submission of applications from locals and Fil-Foreigners at 5 p.m. on Sept. 10 at the PBA office in Libis, Quezon City. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial. (PBA Images) A new league...
Photo from PBA Blackwater is expected to take 3x3 standout Brandon Rosser as the top overall pick when the PBA returns to the Robinsons Place Manila for its annual Rookie Draft Sunday, May 14. Barring a sudden change of heart, the Bossing are poised to select Rosser to begin the draft proceedings...
Photo from PBA Sixty-six players were included in the final list of applicants for the PBA Rookie Draft slated Sunday, May 15 at Robinsons Place Manila. Brandon Rosser, Jeremiah Gray, Javi Gomez de Liano and Justin Arana were among the notable players eligible to be chosen in the annual proceedings...
