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The Aggressive recruitment of high school standouts by colleges with premiere basketball program continues as Ateneo and National University got the commitment of rookie prospects Aaron Black and Mohammed Salim respectively. photo credit: http://www.hoopnut.com/ According to report in Spin.ph, Black, son of former PBA import and Talk n’ Txt coach Norman, has already decided to … Read more
TV5 added two more games that it will be airing live starting on March 17 as the PBA got new schedule for Commissioner’s Cup. Sports5 bared about the development in a statement saying that the station will be airing one live game on PBA’s Monday games that most likely be the second game. Aside from … Read more
Ateneo landed another heavy recruit in their camp as high school prospect Isaac Go committed to play for the Blue Eagles this year. The 6’6 center out of Xavier school, who admitted that he will go to Katipunan-based school mainly for academic purposes, also considered the reputation of Ateneo basketball program in developing quality big … Read more
After Blackwater Sports and Kia Motors, it’s now time for NLEX to submit a letter of intent to build an expansion team in the PBA on Wednesday. The development was confirmed by NLEX team manager Ronald Dulatre on Spin.ph although many are already expecting this to happen sooner or later. photo credit: InterAKTV/Justin Gener “It has … Read more
Alaska added up another piece in its solid core of frontline as the Aces acquired Vic Manuel from Air21 in exchange for Aldrech Ramos on a one-on-one trade approved on Monday. The impending player switch was bared as early as Sunday on Spin.ph but has just been approved by PBA office today. photo credit: Spin.ph … Read more
Despite a breakout 32-point and 21-rebound performance on Sunday night, Joshua Boone will still be replaced as import of San Miguel Beermen in the on-going Commissioner’s Cup. According to Interaksyon.com the development was revealed by Biboy Ravanes on Monday. photo credit: Spin.ph (Richard Dy) “We would like to thank Josh for his effort nd professionalism. … Read more
Two Gilas invitees will no longer join the pool of players that will comprise the national team set to compete in the FIBA World Championship and Asian Games this year as Greg Slaughter and Marcio Lassiter announced their withdrawal on Friday night. Slaughter and Lassiter decided to pull out from the pool, where they were … Read more
Talk n’ Text import Richard Howell wrecked havoc in the paint in his debut game as the Tropang Texters demolished Alaska, 85-72 in the opening day of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup on Wednesday at the Mall of Asia Arena. The 6’7 Howell posted a monstrous 15 points and 30 rebounds performance to lead TNT, which … Read more
After changing their name back to the iconic San Miguel tag and undergoing to a major revamp, the Beermen now named NBA veteran Josh Boone as their import in the coming Commissioner’s Cup. Boone, who was drafted 27th overall by New Jersey in 2006, is set to arrive this weekend to join the new-looked San … Read more
Veteran PBA big man Ali Peek finally decided to hang his jersey after 16 fruitful years playing with different teams in his career, Peek announced on Wednesday. The 6’4 undersized center/forward tweeted about his official retirement thru his twitter account @mtnpeek while expressing his gratitude to the valuable individuals in his life and to God. … Read more