Ginebra San Miguel star Scottie Thompson is not only a certified PBA star – being the reigning MVP. Thompson’s hard work and sacrifices have also made him a class act after formally graduating from the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Plenary Hall of...
Gilas Pilipinas will be without three of its most potent weapons when it flies to China for a pocket tournament on Tuesday, Aug. 1. *Jordan Clarkson, left, and Kai Sotto will not suit up in Gilas Pilipinas' pocket tournament in China. (File Photo/FIBA) * Kai Sotto, Jordan Clarkson and Scottie...
There’s no decision yet whether Gilas Pilipinas guard Scottie Thompson will be joining the Nationals for their pocket tournament in Guangdong, China. But if head coach Chot Reyes would have it, he would like him to stay in the country and simply focus on rehabbing his injured hand. “I think it...
The injury bug continues to bite Gilas Pilipinas even during its trip in Europe. *Scottie Thompson is reduced to spectator in the Gilas training due to a hand fracture (SBP photo)* The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas through its Facebook page on Thursday, July 6, announced that Scottie Thompson...
The same old problem continued to hamper Gilas Pilipinas' preparation for the 32nd Southeast Asian Games as its pool of players suddenly shrunk with roughly two weeks left before the regional meet in May. *From left to right: Scottie Thompson, Jamie Malonzo, June Mar Fajardo, Mikey Williams and...
Scottie Thompson and his ability to complete triple-double feats in a game could be a good barometer of how well Ginebra plays according to Kings head coach Tim Cone. *Scottie Thompson challenges the defense of JP Erram (PBA Images)* Thompson actually did just that in the Kings’ masterful 102-90...
Under the familiar lights and in front of its usual crowd, Barangay Ginebra simply stamped its class in the brightest of stages. *Jamie Malonzo with a two-handed flush over the TNT defense (PBA Images) * The Kings went off to a blazing start before coming away with an even better finish to draw...
AUGUSTA (AFP) — Scottie Scheffler will launch his bid to become just the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters on Thursday when the 87th edition of the tournament gets under way at Augusta National. *Scottie Scheffler of the United States plays his shot from the fifth tee during the Par...
PASSI CITY – With the highly entertaining skills challenge and competitive RSJ game serving as appetizers, the attention now shifts to the much anticipated showdown between Team Scottie and Team Japeth in the main event of the 2023 PBA All-Star Weekend at the City of Passi Arena on Sunday, March...
PASSI CITY – Team Scottie head coach Yeng Guiao believes that the absence of June Mar Fajardo in Team Japeth gave them one less threat to worry although he also stressed that any of the superstars in both teams can make a difference in the All-Star showdown on Sunday, March 12. “Malaking...
PSA's Mr. Basketball Scottie Thompson (Juan Carlo de Vela) With all the achievements coming in one after another, it’s not too hard to think that Scottie Thompson is now reaching the peak of his career. The charismatic Barangay Ginebra guard has already won seven titles in the PBA on top of his...
Short of height but certainly not lacking in heart, Gilas Pilipinas is no stranger playing undersized, making up for the few inches of length and heft missing with its fighting spirit. Scottie Thompson is one of Gilas players who first played against Lebanon in the last window (FIBA photo) And the...
