It seems ike Rhenz Abando is finally getting his bearings back. Rhenz Abando (Photo from Anyang KGC) The NCAA Season 97 MVP unloaded another stellar showing to lead his Anyang KGC past Changwon LG Sakers, 84-67, in the Korean Basketball League on Sunday, Nov. 20. Abando finished with 17 points to...
Gilas Pilipinas captain Kiefer Ravena has been embracing his role as the veteran leader in a youth-laden Gilas Pilipinas squad that features some of the country’s rising stars. RJ Abarriento (left), Kiefer Ravena and SJ Belangel (FIBA Photos) The 28-year-old guard said he is making a conscious...
RJ Abarrientos bid goodbye to FEU after deciding to take his act as a professional player in the Korean Basketball League. Photo from UAAP Media Bureau According to Korean news site Jumpball, the Gilas Pilipinas guard is set to sign with seven-time KBL champion Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phobeus as its...
Far Eastern University averted a third quarter meltdown and fended off De La Salle to eke out a 67-62 win in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Tuesday, April 26. RJ Abarrientos of Far Eastern University (UAAP Media Bureau) The Tamaraws waxed hot...
Far Eastern University unloaded a barrage of threes in the first half and torched University of the East with a 30-point beating, 91-61, in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday night, April 23. RJ Abarrientos of Far Eastern University (UAAP...
University of the Philippines' do-it-all forward Zavier Lucero emerged as the top scorer after the first round of the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament. Zavier Lucero of University of the Philippines soars for a layup against Ange Kouame of Ateneo (UAAP Media Bureau) Lucero, in seven...
RJ Abarrientos delivered when it mattered the most and hit a game-winning three to lift Far Eastern University past Adamson, 66-65, in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Thursday night, April 7. RJ Abarrientos of Far Eastern University (UAAP Media...
RJ Abarrientos felt nothing but frustration after Far Eastern University's tough 73-68 loss against National University in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball last Saturday, April 2. RJ Abarrientos (UAAP Media Bureau) Abarrientos was almost a one-man team for the Tamaraws after posting 33 points on...
National University escaped with a 73-68 win over Far Eastern University to end its two-game skid en route to its second win in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday, April 2. John Lloyd Clemente (UAAP Media Bureau) NU veterans stepped up...
Far Eastern University guard RJ Abarrientos felt the thrill and excitement after facing fellow Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts Dave Ildefonso, Ange Kouame, and SJ Belangel despite taking a 79-70 loss against Ateneo in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 men's...
Far Eastern University guard RJ Abarrientos credited his Gilas Pilipinas stint for making an easier rookie transition year in the UAAP. RJ Abarrientos (UAAP Media Bureau) "Rookie year, rookie season ko but sa international may experience. Siyempre mas high level, mas high 'yong intensity (It's my...
Gilas Pilipinas (FIBA) Coach Tab Baldwin said the performances of SJ Belangel and RJ Abarrientos in Wednesday’s win over South Korea is proof that small ball can still be effective for Gilas Pilipinas despite having a collection of tall players in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers. Baldwin heaped...
