Photo from PBA The PBA released on Monday, March 8, the final list of applicants for the upcoming 2021 Rookie Draft which saw a reduction to 86 aspirants as some Fil-foreign players failed to get necessary documents. A record of 97 hopefuls were initially eligible to join the draft slated on...
Photo from ABL Jason Brickman and six other Fil-foreign players will not be eligible for next weekend’s PBA Rookie Draft after failing to beat Friday’s deadline for those who have yet to submit necessary documents. Agent Charlie Dy confirmed that Brickman, Jeremiah Gray and Brandon Rosser were...
Jason Brickman and the rest of the Fil-foreigners with incomplete documents are racing against time in hopes of being eligible for the PBA Rookie Draft set March 14. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said about 17 Fil-foreigners have yet to submit the necessary documents needed in order to remain in...
Rookie aspirants get a briefing during the 2019 Draft Combine. (Photo from PBA Images) The PBA won’t be staging its annual Draft Combine due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the league announced Friday, Feb. 19. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in order to assure the health...
Photo from PBA Images Rain or Shine owns the fifth overall pick in next month’s 2021 PBA Rookie Draft, and head coach Caloy Garcia is eyeing to select the best available talent regardless of the position. Garcia said the coaching staff and the management have not looked at possible selection...
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...
Joshua Munzon (Photo from Chooks to Go) It is no secret that Terrafirma is interested in Fil-Am Joshua Munzon but it’s too early to tell if he is going to be the team’s No. 1 overall pick in next month’s PBA Rookie Draft. Dyip governor Bobby Rosales has mentioned the 6-foot-4 Munzon as a...
SURPRISED - Joshua Munzon, center in photo, says playing with CJ Perez, right, in the PBA could lead to a potential 'fun lineup' after news broke out that the former Terrafirma star was traded to San Miguel recently. Fil-Am player Joshua Munzon, a potential No. 1 overall pick in next month’s PBA...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial (Photo from PBA Images) PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial said that the Board of Governors needs to decide on the number of players to be included in the special draft for Gilas Pilipinas in the PBA Rookie Draft on March 14. Marcial said Wednesday that he is set to...
(Clockwise from top left) 'Backstreet Rookie,' 'Love Revolution,' 'Love is Sweet' and 'My Unicorn Girl' (iQIYI) Viewership of Asian dramas, movies and shows has surged on the online video streaming platform iQIYI amid the ongoing pandemic. Since launching in the Philippines in May 2020, iQIYI has...
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...
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...
