Andrew Nicholson hit a buzzer-beater to save SJ Belangel and Daegu over the determined Suwon, 76-74, in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) Thursday, Jan. 16. (KBL) The former NBA journeyman poured in 34 points – including the game-winning jumper with 8.4 seconds remaining – on top of 14...
SJ Belangel continues his superb run abroad, leading the Daegu Kogas Pegasus to back-to-back wins in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) over the weekend. SJ Belangel (Daegu Kogas Pegasus) The 25-year-old versatile guard highlighted the Pegasus’ wire-to-wire triumph with a career-high 36 points...
Former Ateneo standout SJ Belangel made no effort to hide his frustration following Mason Amos’ one-and-done stint with the Blue Eagles in the UAAP. Mason Amos and a screenshot of SJ Belangel's cryptic post (UAAP Media) The 25-year-old Belangel, who was a product of...
Dave Ildefonso of the Suwon KT Sonicboom By NIKOLE JAVIER Dave Ildefonso delivered decent numbers as a starter in Suwon KT Sonicboom’s 88-84 victory over SJ Belangel’s Daegu KOGAS Pegasus in the Korean Basketball League on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Suwon KT Arena. Ildefonso scored 10...
Rhenz Abando wows the crowd in the slam-dunk competition. (Anyang KGC) By NIKOLE JAVIER Rhenz Abando made sure to stamp his class with his leaping ability after ruling the slam dunk competition of the Korean Basketball League All-Star weekend on Sunday, Jan. 15, at the Suwon KT Arena. Abando,...
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...
SJ Belangel couldn't be happier as his former team Ateneo recently became the champion of the inaugural World Basketball Series (WUBS) in Tokyo, Japan. SJ Belangel (UAAP Media Bureau) The Korean Basketball League-bound point guard sees a bright future for the Blue Eagles despite the departure of...
SJ Belangel expressed his excitement that he will soon take on fellow Gilas Pilipinas teammates once the Korean Basketball League (KBL) kicks off in October. SJ Belangel (right) and RJ Abarrientos (UAAP Media Bureau) Belangel revealed to select sportswriters who covered the arrival of Houston...
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...
Ateneo guard SJ Belangel has yet to make a decision whether to play overseas or not amid reports of him taking his talent to Korea. SJ Belangel of Ateneo (right) UAAP Media Bureau) "I haven't signed anything basta may proposed lang. Nagulat ako kasi it's a big idea especially to the Ateneo...
Ateneo guard SJ Belangel is set to take his talent to South Korea, making him the first Filipino to suit up in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) as an Asian import. SJ Belangel of Ateneo (UAAP Media Bureau) Naver Sports reported Monday, June 6 that the Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS) Pegasus...
Dave Ildefonso and SJ Belangel took turns in helping Ateneo secure its 11th straight win after routing National University, 89-75, in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Saturday, April 23. Dave Ildefonso of Ateneo (UAAP Media Bureau) Ildefonso set...