A deep pool of PBA aspirants awaits their fate in the much-anticipated 2023 Rookie Draft happening on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the Market! Market! in Taguig City. Stephen Holt, Ricci Rivero, Schonny Winston, Zavier Lucero among top prospects in PBA Rookie Draft 2023. A record of 128...
Ken Tuffin already had a stable career in the New Zealand NBL playing for the Wellington Saints but there was some unfinished business he wanted to settle as he finally listed his name as one of the aspirants in this year’s PBA Rookie Draft. Ken Tuffin. (PBA Images) Tuffin, who played for FEU in...
John Amores continues to move forward from the series of controversies that involved him in the past as he now hopes to make it to the PBA. John Amores. (GMA/NCAA) The former Jose Rizal University standout became infamously known for his punching spree in the NCAA in November last year which...
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...
Highly-touted Fil-American guard Stephen Holt is not coming in a unanimous choice as the top pick for Terrafirma as head coach Johnedel Cardel looks to prioritize young and agile big men to plug the hole in the middle for his team. Keith Datu. (Nick Majaba) Cardel was even looking forward at seeing...
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...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Dark League Studios is bolstering its mission to create more opportunities for aspiring Esports players in the country by providing platforms to showcase their skills. Dark League Studios CEO AC Valdenor and brand manager Dan Cubangay. AC Valdenor, CEO of...
A record number of applicants made themselves available for PBA Rookie Draft. By the end of the deadline of application on Sunday, Sept. 10, a total of 128 players formally made it to the list for the Sept. 17 proceedings that serve as the league’s first official function for Season 48. Among...
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...
While the brilliant effort ultimately ended in defeat, it was PBA import Rondae Hollis-Jefferson’s FIBA World Cup 39-point performance that was rightly the talk of the town on Monday night, Aug. 28, as Jordan fell short against New Zealand, 87-95, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Rondae...
TNT kept its dominance of the PBA 3x3 grand finals Sunday night, Aug. 13. The Triple Giga rode on the hot hands of Gryann Mendoza, before Almond Vosotros nailed the game-clincher against top seed Cavitex, 21-18, to retain the First Conference championship at the Ayala Malls Market! Market! TNT...
Will it be a three-pronged battle among leg champions Cavitex, TNT, and Barangay Ginebra, or will the rest of the field rise and take the challenge as the stake is high? Behind such backdrop, the PBA 3x3 crowns its First Conference champion in Season 3 on Sunday, Aug. 12, as the halfcourt game...
