Former Chooks-to-Go 3x3 commissioner Eric Altamirano was formally tapped as tournament director of the PBA’s own 3x3 tournament which starts this year. Alaska team governor Dickie Bachmann, who chairs the PBA 3x3 committee, bared that he and Altamirano are scheduled to meet next week to begin...
The PBA will allow Fil-foreign applicants until March 5 to complete necessary requirements in order to be eligible for the annual Rookie Draft. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said the decision came after the league’s Board of Governors took into consideration the difficulty of several...
Photo from FIBA The PBA Board of Governors gave the green light Thursday to the staging of another special round for Gilas Pilipinas players in the annual Rookie Draft slated March 14. Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio, who attended the afternoon meeting at the PBA Office in...
Aljun Melecio of De La Salle University (Photo from UAAP) Aljun Melecio led the final batch of players who beat Wednesday’s deadline for application to the PBA Rookie Draft set March 14. The La Salle guard confirmed his decision to forego his final UAAP season and put his name to the record list...
The PBA Board of Governors during a meeting at the league office in Libis. (PBA Images) The direction of the Rookie Draft and the possible participation of the league’s best teams in the East Asia Super League will be the main agendas Thursday in the first meeting of the PBA Board of Governors...
Photo from FIBA Another member of the Gilas Pilipinas Cadet squad is joining the PBA Draft with Calvin Oftana submitting his application on the eve of the league-imposed deadline. The former San Beda star formally put his name in the draft Tuesday, following the lead of fellow Cadets Will Navarro...
Photo from Jayjay Helterbrand's Instagram account A day after Bren Esports conquered the M2 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang World Championship, former PBA star Jayjay Helterbrand and free agent Sol Mercado paid a visit to the renowned organization's headquarters. Helterbrand posted on Monday night an...
NorthPort insists it has no plans of trading star big man Christian Standhardinger, even for the right price. “We won’t be trading Christian,” said NorthPort team governor Erick Arejola during Tuesday’s online session of the Philippine Sportswriters Association Forum. “He’s a part of...
Cyrus Baguio (PBA Images) Cyrus Baguio is pushing through with his plan to retire after 16 seasons for six PBA teams. Baguio confirmed the decision to multiple media outlets, ending a career known for providing highlight plays with his dunking prowess and aerial acrobatics. The 40-year-old last...
Barangay Ginebra big man Prince Caperal (PBA Images) Barangay Ginebra San Miguel center Prince Caperal has a piece of advice on PBA’s six-time MVP June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer on his plans to return in the 46th season this April. Stay on vacation mode. “Babalik na si June Mar? Mag-rest...
Matt Beyer, CEO and Founder of the East Asia Super League. The top official of the East Asia Super League is hoping to have the PBA on board for the planned start of its inaugural home-and-away competition later this year. EASL Chief Executive Officer Matt Beyer said in Saturday’s episode of...
Troy Rosario (Photo from FIBA) The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas is refusing to dwell on the lack of PBA players taking part in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparation for next month’s final window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Only six PBA players are taking part in the ongoing training bubble at...
