Both the Senate and the House of Representatives are looking to speed up the naturalization process so that the 6’6” American cager Justin Brownlee, Ginebra San Miguel import, could play for Gilas Pilipinas in the February window of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers. American...
Notorious college basketball player John Amores could still theoretically make a return to the hard court despite being slapped with an indefinite suspension by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (left) and Quezon City 3rd district Rep....
Various government agencies must “formulate and implement systematic solutions” to address the “culture of violence” now prevalent on Philippine basketball, a lawmaker said on Sunday, Nov. 13. Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co (Photo from Rep. Co’s Facebook page)) “Ako Bicol also takes...
Nueva Ecija got a scare from Pampanga but kept its poise and won pulling away, 104-89, to move closer toward the North division finals in the OKbet-MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 4th Season Presented by Xtreme at the Nueva Ecija Coliseum in Palayan City. Hesed Gabo's steady play...
After a three-year lull, the Asean Basketball League (ABL) is finally set for its much-awaited return with its 11th season through the Invitational Tournament Series 2023. As the sporting world gets back to its feet, the league is forging ahead with the Invitational Tournament that will feature...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Hennessy x NBA kicked off its two-day “Game Never Stops" event for the second iteration out of a multi-year partnership in the Philippines along 5th Avenue in BGC, Taguig, on Oct. 15-16. A pop-up court featured different basketball activities that saw athletes and Filipino fans...
By NIKOLE JAVIER San Beda is looking to keep the momentum going as it faces Jose Rizal University in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Tipoff is set at 12:00 noon as both teams bank on their previous respective...
By NIKOLE JAVIER Defending champion University of the Philippines kicks off its bid to retain the men's basketball title against Final Four rival De La Salle on the opening day of the UAAP Season 85 on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Tipoff is set at 4:00 p.m. as...
Ange Kouame (UAAP Media) By Nikole Javier Reigning Most Valuable Player Ange Kouame of Ateneo and University of the Philippines standout Carl Tamayo are expected to lead their respective teams in their quest for a championship run in the UAAP Season 85 which kicks off on Saturday, Oct. 1, at the...
UAAP coaches gather for a group photo. By Nikole Javier As expected, all eyes will be on reigning champion University of the Philippines and runner-up Ateneo as the two proud schools emerged as the early favorites for the upcoming UAAP Season 85 men's basketball tournament which fires off on...
Kai Ballungay (Photo from SM NBTC) By Nikole Javier Kai Ballungay is expected to get significant minutes once he makes his debut for the Ateneo Blue Eagles in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 85 which will kick off on Saturday, Oct. 1. Ballungay is no stranger...
Photo from NCAA/GMA By Nikole Javier Rivals Letran and Mapua lock horns in a rematch of last season's finale in the NCAA men's basketball on Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City. Tipoff is set at 3 p.m., with the Knights looking to gain a share of the lead with their...
