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...
Scottie Thompson goes for a layup against Jordanian defenders. (Ali Vicoy) By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has had countless great moments inside the court, but on Monday, Feb. 27, he might just have had the biggest miss in his whole career following their 91-90 tight loss to Jordan on the FIBA...
BOCAUE — Known as someone who thrived more when under pressure, the usually steady, calm and composed Scottie Thompson surprisingly stumbled in the most crucial situation. Chot Reyes offers comforting words for Scottie Thompson after two crucial free throw misses (FIBA Photo) With the game on the...
BOCAUE — For a team which barely had any games together and has been hampered by injuries, safe to say, Gilas Pilipinas passed the test against Lebanon -- with flying colors. Gilas Pilipinas shows great chemistry in big win over Lebanon (FIBA Photo) Without the ceiling and athleticism following...
Scottie Thompson made Ginebra teammate and big man Christian Standhardinger the first pick while Japeth Aguilar selected long-time Gilas Pilipinas frontcourt partner June Mar Fajardo in the historic PBA All-Star draft on Monday, Feb. 20 at the TV5 Center in Mandaluyong. PBA All-Star captains Japeth...
Scottie Thompson celebrates his Perpetual jersey retirement with wife, former teammate and the school's director. By NIKOLE JAVIER Scottie Thompson has immortalized his journey in the collegiate ranks as Perpetual retired his No. 6 jersey on Thursday, Feb. 16. On his alma mater’s 48th...
It will be Team Japeth versus Team Scottie in the PBA All-Star Game. Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson finish 1-2 in all-star voting (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra teammates Japeth Aguilar and Scottie Thompson found themselves at the opposing sides as they serve as captains of the two teams that...
Japeth Aguilar has taken over the top spot while Scottie Thompson solidified his place in second following the second voting returns for the PBA All-Stars in Passi City, Iloilo set on Mar. 9 to 12. Japeth Aguilar now leads the poll while Scottie Thompson solidifies his place at the second spot....
The heat of the MVP race between June Mar Fajardo and Scottie Thompson could also spill to the PBA All-Star festivities in Passi City, Iloilo set March 9-12. Scottie Thompson (left) and June Mar Fajardo (PBA Images) Both the MVP frontrunners emerged as the top two players leading in the fan poll...
