Rhenz Abando is coming back home after signing with Strong Group Athletics for the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan slated next month, the team announced his signing on Tuesday, June 11. Rhenz Abando (EASL) The high-flying guard is suiting up for the Philippines for the first...
Carl Tamayo has found a new home at the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League. Carl Tamayo (Japan B.League) Coming from Japan B.League, Tamayo signed to the LG Sakers with an undisclosed deal for the upcoming KBL season, the team announced Wednesday, June 5. He...
PBA commissioner Willie Marcial bared that he is already in talks with a possible foreign guest team that will see action in Season 49 of the Commissioner’s Cup. The league chieftain shared that he already got the go signal from the Board of Governors following their meeting on Tuesday, June 4,...
The PBA might see an influx of towering imports come next season as the league finally abolished the height limit in the Commissioner's Cup. That, along with other plans including the return of the league's three-conference format were discussed during the PBA board meeting on Tuesday, June 4 where...
Five-time NBA champion Derek Fisher is looking to translate his successful playing career into a more meaningful coaching journey following his visit to the Philippines for the NBA Jr. Coaches Clinic at the NBA Community Court in Mandaluyong earlier this week. From left: Norman Black, Derek Fisher,...
Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Jhaz Joson is launching her professional career in the land Down Under after signing with Australia’s NBL1 club Goldfields Giants on Monday afternoon, April 1, the team announced on social media. Joson just capped a brilliant stint with the Nationals alongside...
Filipino-American Ethan Alvano made history after becoming the first non-Korean player to win the top individual award in the 2023-2024 Korean Basketball League season. The 6-foot sophomore Asian quota import is one of the 11 Filipinos currently seeing action in the neighboring professional...
Gilas Pilipinas Women’s Jack Animam is taking her professional act to Australia’s National Basketball League after signing with Ringwood Hawks on Thursday, March 28. GIlas Pilipinas Women’s Jack Animam. (FIBA Photo) The 25-year-old center is adding a new journey to her career following stints...
From being a resident PBA import to a collegiate mentor two decades later, Sean Chambers is all set to call the shots for the Far Eastern University Tamaraws, the school announced on Monday, March 18 on social media. New FEU head coach is PBA legend Sean Chambers. (FEU Facebook) ...
Senators are proposing stiffer penalties and even jail time to players, coaches and others who will be involved in game fixing schemes. Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go says the Committee on Sports is studying a proposal that aims to institute a law against game fixing and promote...
A measure seeking to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the late Avelino “Samboy” Lim has been filed at the Senate. Senator Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada, in filing Senate Resolution No. 911, said Lim merits the recognition of the Senate for showing his boundless...
Rhenz Abando has assured his fans that he’s on the right path to recovery more than two weeks since suffering injuries from a nasty fall during Anyang KGC’s yearend match against Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League. The Filipino import thanked local fans and those back home for...
