After skipping two PBA Rookie Drafts where he was already deemed eligible, Justine Baltazar said he finally feels ripe to make the big jump to the pro league. Justine Baltazar (PBA Images) The versatile 6-foot-7 forward said he felt more confident this time as compared to two years ago, when he...
Local big man Justine Baltazar is looking forward to play with former NBA big men and learn from them in his second stint with Strong Group ahead of the 33rd Dubai International Championship. The MPBL MVP is back in the roster as the Philippine-based team seeks to eclipse its previous...
Strong Group has tapped the services of MPBL Most Valuable Player Justine Baltazar for the upcoming 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates. Justine Baltazar (Strong Group Athletics) With a solid lineup that includes former NBA star Dwight Howard, ex-Gilas...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban following his no-show last week. The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders and arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration...
Justin Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER Justine Baltazar’s new direction on his basketball career might have fallen through once more. The 25-year-old power forward, whose Strong Group are coming off a quarterfinal loss at the hands of Al Riyadi in their Dubai tilt on Friday, Feb. 3,...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Media) By NIKOLE JAVIER It didn’t take long for Justine Baltazar to find a new home in Seoul Samsung Thunders. The 25-year-old forward will now be taking his act to the Korean Basketball League for the 2022-2023 season, according to multiple reports. ...
Justine Baltazar and Will Gozum are set to bolster the lineup of the Strong Group team that will represent the Philippines in the Dubai 2023 International Championship set to fire off on Jan. 27. Will Gozum (left) and Justine Baltazar (PBA Images) Joining Baltazar and Gozum are BJ Andrade and Inand...
Several UAAP cagers beat the deadline and have thrown in their names in the PBA Draft slated May 15 at Robinsons Place Manila. Ateneo's Tyler Tio, BJ Andrade, Gian Mamuyac and National University's Shaun Ildefonso (UAAP Media Bureau) Ateneo seniors Gian Mamuyac, Tyler Tio, and BJ Andrade , despite...
Photo from UAAP It’s crunch time for those contemplating on whether to take the leap towards the big league with the deadline for submission of application to the PBA Rookie Draft slated Saturday, May 7. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said about 48 players have already applied for the annual...
Several De La Salle basketball players were allegedly seen dancing to the tune of "Bagong Pilipinas," a campaign jingle of rapper Andrew E. for former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte. The likes of Jonel Policarpio, Justine Baltazar, Mark Nonoy, CJ Austria,...
The UAAP has allowed student-athletes in their final collegiate playing year to declare for the PBA Draft despite the tournament still ongoing. UAAP executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag (UAAP Media Bureau) UAAP executive director Atty. Rebo Saguisag assured that the student-athletes "will be...
Justine Baltazar and Michael Phillips combined for a total of 48 rebounds in De La Salle's 85-82 win against University of the East in the UAAP Season 84 men's basketball tournament at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City on Thursday, April 21. Michael Phillips of De La Salle (UAAP Media Bureau)...
