John Rupert Dionela
National University Juniors and Hope Christian Academy led the 24 high school teams named to contend in the 2014 Seaoil NBTC League National High School Finals that will be held from March 6-9 at the Meralco Gym and Ynares Center in Pasig. photo credit: http://www.seaoil.com.ph/ The long list of secondary schools, which emerged champions in … Read more
New door of opportunities might open for local basketball talents, who hope to play and get paid as another regional commercial league is set to be introduced this year. The man at the helm of organizing the said league is no less than but known basketball dignitary Coach Joe Lipa, who bared this momentous move … Read more
As part of their build up for the coming mid-season tournament, which tips off on March 6, three PBA teams joined the 2014 Cebu Charter Day Cup Invitational Basketball Tournament that started on Friday at Cebu Coliseum. Defending Commissioner’s Cup champion Alaska, Talk n’ Text and Global Port are participating in this short, three-day competition, … Read more
Few weighty player movements, which include an all-star, a former first round pick and some veterans have beaten the NBA trade deadline on Friday (PH time). photo credit: http://www.philly.com/ Biggest deal was the transfer of Danny Granger from Indiana to Philadelphia in exchange for wingman Evan Turner and hard-working Lavoy Allen. Turner will provide a … Read more
Adamson rallied from a set down to force a deciding set and eventually steal the game to barge in the final four of the UAAP women’s volleyball tournament on Wednesday at the Arena in San Juan. Photo Credit: Rappler.com Shiela Pineda had 25 hits and 13 digs to lift the Lady Falcons over Far Eastern … Read more
Following a short but sweet five-game stint in the Philippine Cup, veteran Danny Ildefonso was signed by Meralco Bolts with a rest of the season contract extension on Tuesday. photo credit: Sports5/Paolo Papa Ildefonso, who played for 15 years for SMB/Petron franchise, inked a one-conference deal with Meralco on January but the 6’5 big man … Read more
San Mig Coffee employed a smothering defense down the stretch as the Mixers held off Rain or Shine with a thrilling, 77-76 victory to seize a weighty 2-1 lead in their PLDT Home DSL Philippine Cup finals series on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Photo Credit: Interaksyon.com The Mixers just simply outworked the Elasto … Read more
Looking for a solid inside presence, Barako Bull got the services of Devon Dwayne Chism to power their campaign in the coming Commissioner’s Cup. The Energy Mixers is set to parade one of the most prolific import in the the Commissioner’s Cup 2014. Devon Dwayne Chism (photo credit: shamsports.com) The former NBA D-league player, who … Read more
Far Eastern University baby Tamaraws’ standout Richard Escoto committed to play college ball for the school’s seniors team this coming UAAP season. Photo credit: Richard Escoto FB Page The decision of the 6’6 big man to stay in the FEU camp was bared by Coach Nash Racela. “He made a decision to stay with FEU,” … Read more
Rain or Shine and San Mig Coffee try to take the lead in their best-of-seven series when the finals protagonists collide again in the game three of the PLDT Home DSL Philippine Cup today at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. photo credit: http://sports.inquirer.net/ The finals affair turned out to be a virtual best-of-five now after the … Read more