Photo from FIBA Calvin Oftana believes he’ll be able to adopt quickly to the system of coach Yeng Guiao as he prepares for his maiden PBA campaign with the NLEX Road Warriors. The No. 3 pick in the recent PBA Rookie Draft feels that his experiences with the likes of Tab Baldwin, Jong Uichico and...
Photo from FIBA NLEX coach Yeng Guiao admitted that the decision to send the No. 4 pick in the PBA Rookie Draft to TNT through a three-team trade was something beyond his control. “We have discussed thoroughly the recently concluded trade between Blackwater, TNT and NLEX within the organization,...
(Photo from FIBA) Former national team coach Yeng Guiao said that young players of Gilas Pilipinas training pool should form the core that will see action in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) this year in Belgrade, Serbia. Guiao said the experience and wisdom the players would gain in...
NLEX coach Yeng Guiao (Photo from PBA Images) Known for developing players to operate his deep rotation, NLEX head coach Yeng Guiao emphasized the importance of giving cagers a break to prove themselves in the PBA. And that means providing them sufficient minutes to showcase their wares. ...
Photo from PBA Images NLEX veteran coach Yeng Guiao affirmed that they will keep their core intact for the 46th PBA Philippine Cup, shying away from any possible trades during the offseason. The Road Warriors are eyeing to bolster its young team with their No. 3 and No. 4 picks in the 2021 Draft...
The AUF Arena (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--If there's one thing that NLEX coach Yeng Guiao would forever cherish from the historic PBA bubble season, it's the camaraderie that developed not just within his team but also the entire league. "It's not just we got closer as a team, but we...
NLEX bigs Mike Miranda (left) and Raul Soyud (right) battle for the rebound against Mo Tautuaa of San Miguel. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Veteran coach Yeng Guiao is known for developing big men in the PBA. During his tenure in Rain or Shine from 2011 to 2016, Guiao made Beau Belga and...
Kevin Alas gave his NLEX teammates a pep talk before the TNT game. (PBA Images) SMART CLARK GIGA CITY--Kevin Alas is just tired of losing. The NLEX team captain admitted that he spoke with his teammates before their game against TNT last Thurday night. It was brief but the message...
NLEX coach Yeng Guiao (PBA Images) After getting just their second win in seven games, NLEX mentor Yeng Guiao expressed confidence that the Road Warriors are slowly but surely getting their rhythm and confidence as they fight for a playoff berth in the PBA’s 45th Season Philippine Cup. NLEX...
Will McAloney of NLEX drives to the basket against Troy Rosario of TNT. (PBA Images) NLEX coach Yeng Guiao came to the defense of Will McAloney, saying the rookie big man had no intention to hurt TNT’s Ray Parks Jr. during their PBA Philippine Cup game Thursday night at the Angeles University...
In this file photo, PBA commissioner Willie Marcial presides over a board meeting to discuss the proposed bubble tournament. (PBA Images) ANGELES CITY--PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said Wednesday night that the report of a suspected Covid-19 case inside the bubble serves as a wake-up call...
PBA Images NLEX coach Yeng Guiao praised Kevin Alas for the way he has performed inside the PBA bubble despite two ACL injuries that hounded him the past two seasons. Alas is playing as if he had not endured such agony, averaging 15.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists through four games for the...
