Letran preserved its perfect record after dealing Jose Rizal University an 81-59 drubbing to seize the solo lead of the standings and inch closer to a Final Four berth in the NCAA Season 97 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Saturday, April 23. Photo from NCAA/GMA After struggling in the opening...
Rhenz Abando and Fran Yu came out as the knights in shining armor for Letran as the defending champion evaded the heavy upset axe from a fearless Lyceum side, 80-77, and gain a share of the top spot in the NCAA Season 97 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym on Easter Sunday, April 17. Photo from...
Letran rode on the third quarter explosion from Rhenz Abando to beat Perpetual Help, 68-57, and remain perfect through three games in the NCAA Season 97 senior men’s basketball tournament Sunday, April 3 at the La Salle Green Hills Gym. Rhenz Abando file photo from NCAA/GMA The Knights broke the...
NCAA/GMA Images Letran came alive in the second half as Rhenz Abando and Fran Yu delivered big baskets down the stretch to frustrate College of St. Benilde, 67-63, in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Season 97 opening day yesterday at the La Salle Greenhills Gym. Yu scored all of 12...
There’s a reason why Letran is tagged as the favorites to retain the men's basketball title in Season 97. MB File Photo Boasting a roster that still features Season 95 Finals Most Valuable Player Fran Yu and prized additions Rhenz Abando and Brent Paraiso, the Knights are coming in strong, at...
San Juan's Rhenz Abando goes for a layup during Game 1 of their best-of-three finals against AICC Manila in the FilBasket Subic Championship at the Subic gym Saturday. (FilBasket Images) San Juan City sizzled in the crunch to turn back AICC Manila, 80-74, and move a win from winning the FilBasket...
Letran’s new recruits Brent Paraiso, Ira Bataller and Rhenz Abando with Letran mentor Bonnie Tan and Sports Director Alfrancis Chua of San Miguel Corporation. (Photo courtesy of Letran Knights) San Beda mentor Boyet Fernandez thinks that defending NCAA champion Letran clearly has the tools to be...
Chris Gavina, in file photo, confirms his application as head coach for the UST Tigers. (PBA) Rain or Shine assistant coach Chris Gavina confirmed Friday that he is applying for the coaching job at University of Santo Tomas' men’s basketball team, joining a list composed mostly of alumni. Gavina...
Letran ace guard Fran Yu is excited to start training with new teammates Rhenz Abando, Brent Paraiso and Ira Bataller, who transferred from University of Santo Tomas. (MB File Photo) The First Knight can't wait to joust with Letran's latest recruits. Letran ace guard Fran Yu says he is excited to...
Rhenz Abando, right, is now a Letran Knight after leaving the UST Tigers' lair. (UAAP Image) One of these days, Rhenz Abondo said he would rach out and contact former University of Santo Tomas mentor Aldin Ayo – simply to say thanks after playing one season under the latter’s tutelage. The...
RHENZ ABANDO (UAAP image) Rhenz Abando says that his transfer to defending NCAA champion Letran from embattled University of Santo Tomas is more than just a school-to-school move, but one that would likely benefit his career in the long run because of the opportunities he thinks he would get with...
Abando, Paraiso, Bataller finalize deal with Letran Letran’s new recruits Brent Paraiso, Ira Bataller and Rhenz Abando meet with Letran mentor Bonnie Tan and Sports Director Alfrancis Chua of San Miguel Corporation - which backs the Knights basketball team - Tuesday in Pasig City. (Photo courtesy...
