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Jeffrey “The Jet” Cariaso, former PBA player and current San Mig Coffee Mixers assistant coach has officially been named as the new head coach of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, Slam Philippines reported on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. The popular sports website announced via its official Instagram account that the former Alaska Aces guard will take over … Read more
Goran Dragic of the Phoenix Suns was named as 2014 National Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation’s Most Improved Player according to the announcement released to the press on Wednesday (US Time). The Phoenix Suns guard was instrumental for the Suns 23-win improvement in the 2013-2014 NBA Season. Goran Dragic (Photo Credit: Fansided.com) The 27-year-old Slovenian international … Read more
Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PBA) legend Robert Jaworski is reportedly in talks to return coaching in Barangay Ginebra San Miguel. According to Spin.ph, a source revealed that the legendary player is currently negotiating his return as the head coach of Barangay Ginebra Kings. The rumors broke out after Barangay Ginebra abruptly booted out of … Read more
The Filipino boxing icon Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao plans to join the oldest professional basketball pay-for-play league in Asia, the PBA. If all the necessary requirements will be meet by Manny Pacquiao he will suit up in one of the PBA expansion team. According to a news report posted by Spin.Ph, Manny Pacquiao confirmed that there … Read more
The Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PBA) Board of Governors approved the application of NLEX, Kia, and Blackwater as the newest member of Asia’s pay-for-play professional basketball league as an expansion franchise for the next season of the PBA. Photo Credit: Interaksyon.com The development in the PBA will coincide with the 40th anniversary of the … Read more
Two prolific rookie point guards will play for the college program of their high school team as Renzo Subido and Diego Dario opted to stay with De La Salle and University of the Philippines respectively this year. Subido’s decision though to remain as Green archer was a change of plan as he was earlier reported … Read more
Gilas Pilipinas National team is considering the possibility to add college stars Kiefer Ravena and Bobby Ray Parks in their cadet pool. The plan to include the second generation cagers Ravena and Parks in the Gilas cadet was bared by team manager Aboy Castro to Interaksyon.com. “Kiefer practiced with us a few weeks ago when his … Read more
National University got more boost for their training pool for the coming UAAP season 77 as standouts of their junior squad John Paul Cauilan and Manuel Mosqueda finally committed for the Bulldogs. The 6’2 Cauilan, who broke in the Mythical five, had an impressive senior year in the junior division, averaging 16.2 points and 8.4 … Read more
Philippine Basketball (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation (PBA) is set to honor 15 more cage great to be added in its 25 greatest players awardees when the league celebrate its 40th anniversary next season. The plan to give honor to 15 outstanding players of the past two decades as the highlight of the 40th season festivity of … Read more
San Mig Coffee import James Mays bounced back from below par debut and posted this time a huge 29-point and 29-rebound performance as the Mixers continue their mastery over Barangay Ginebra San Miguel on Sunday in the PLDT TVolution Commissioner’s Cup. James Mays is a United States-born Central African basketball star who represented his country … Read more