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San Beda tries to force three-way tie for NCAA lead

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.

Kouame, Tamayo brace for heavy task

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 Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Maroons get acid test vs Archers in UAAP opener

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.

Letran-Mapua rematch set today

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.

With short offseason, Tab Baldwin races against time

Minus his old reliables in SJ Belangel, Gian Mamuyac and Tyler Tio, Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin is looking to push up the pace of their preparations as he banks on the recovery of reigning Most Valuable Player Ange Kouame in their bid to reclaim the UAAP crown in Season 85.

Tab Baldwin has high hopes for Kai Ballungay

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.

Defending champ UP, runner-up Ateneo still the teams to beat in Season 85

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 Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.

Hokkaido says Dwight Ramos is 'face of Filipino basketball'

Taking lessons from his most recent Gilas stint, Dwight Ramos was certain he would play a better role in his second season in Japan B.League.

Misfiring Louie Sangalang provides crucial stops in Letran victory

Louie Sangalang may have struggled on his offense but made sure to contribute on the other end to help Letran pull off a 81-75 win over College of St. Benilde in the NCAA Season 85 men’s basketball on Friday, Sept. 23 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Charles Tiu: Still a long way to go for us

College of St. Benilde head coach Charles Tiu has tempered expectations after the Blazers took their third straight win at the expense of Perpetual, 81-64, on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

UAAP to give way for FIBA fifth window

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) has announced the schedule adjustments made for the upcoming Season 85 to give way for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

St. Benilde eyes 3-0 start 

College of St. Benilde looks to sustain its winning run and keep solid grip of the solo lead when it goes up against Perpetual in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Jordan Clarkson targets Olympic stint: 'We’ll be there sooner or later'

Filipino-American player Jordan Clarkson has expressed his desire to get the Philippines back to the Olympics after 50 years of absence from the biggest sporting stage,

UAAP to return to full calendar in Season 85

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines has announced the return of its full sporting calendar of 21 sports for Season 85.

UAAP: No problem with student-athlete departures

The University of Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) president Fr. Aldrin Suan and executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag have no qualms with the departure of student-athletes to pursue a different direction in overseas leagues.

Hennessy x NBA to strengthen ties with basketball culture in PH

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.

Letran slips past JRU

Kurt Reyson fired a career-high 31 points to jumpstart Letran's three-peat bid with a 101-97 overtime triumph over Jose Rizal University in the National Collegiate Athletic Association Season 98 on Wednesday, Sept. 14, at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.

Ricci Rivero reveals path to Taiwan stint; opens up about Andrea Brillantes being 'the one' 

Ricci Rivero has revealed how the process to play in Taiwan went down and opened up about celebrity Andrea Brillantes already being “the one” five months into their relationship.