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...
Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin (UAAP Media) By Nikole Javier 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...
Louie Sangalang (NCAA/GMA) By Nikole Javier 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...
Dwight Ramos (FIBA) By Nikole Javier 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. Ramos signed with the Levanga Hokkaido for his second year in the Japanese league. He first saw action with Toyama...
By NIKOLE JAVIER 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. Gilas Pilipinas, which will field a mix of veteran and amateur...
Will Gozum (NCAA/GMA) By Nikole Javier 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. With Will Gozum, Miguel Corteza,...
UAAP executive director Rebo Saguisag By Nikole Javier 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....
Players and coaching staff of the University of the Philippines Fighting Maroons celebrate after ending their 36-year title drought. UP dethroned Ateneo, 72-69, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 84 men’s basketball Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City Friday night, May 13. (Mark Balmores /...
