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Smart Gilas mainstay and current star player of Talk ‘N Text, Ranidel de Ocampo, captured the Philippine Cup Finals Most Valuable Player after a series of strong performance in the Finals against Rain or Shine. Ranidel de Ocampo was unstoppable not only in the inside but his lethal outside jump shot proved to be one … Read more
The Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters has made history by winning its 3rd straight PBA Philippine Cup crown! Coach Norman Black, after steering the Ateneo Blue Eagles to 5 straight championships in the UAAP, gets his 11th PBA title! A record breaking night! With the sweeping win against Rain or Shine, the Tropang Texters became … Read more
The Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters was able to capture the first-ever All-Filipino Grandslam Title as they defeated the Rain or Shine four games in a row in the PBA Philippine Cup Finals. Tropang Texters of Coach Norman Black defeated the the Elasto Painters in Game Four of the best-of-seven Philippine Cup Finals series as … Read more
Jason Castro was awarded the Best Player of the Conference for the Philippine Cup 2013 as he scored the most number of statistical points. The awarding ceremony was held at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum. Castro was able to defeat his compatriot and fellow Texters Ranidel de Ocampo, former Gilas player Solomon Mercado, rookie Calvin Abueva of … Read more
The Smart Gilas Pilipinas suffered a back-to-back losses at the 24th Dubai International Basketball Tournament against Sporting Aramex of Jordan. The Nationals was defeated by a more experienced Jordanian team. The game ended with the final score at 75-65 giving the Coach Chot-mentored Gilas team their second straight loss. According to Coach Chot the team … Read more
The Smart Gilas Pilipinas suffered their first defeat in the currently held Dubai International Basketball Tournament against Al Ahli Club with the final score of 97-82. The National Team’s lack of maturity was exposed during the match as they battle against three ex-NBA veterans. American imports Leemire Goldwire and LeRoy Hurd led the home team … Read more
The Philippine National Basketball Team Smart Gilas Pilipinas defeated the Mouttahed Tripoli of Lebanon with the final score of 79-77, to start their campaign in Dubai on a high note. The Smart Gilas Pilipinas was considered by West Asian countries as one of the top contenders of the 24th Dubai International Basketball Tournament held in … Read more
Sedrick Barefield, a sophomore point guard from the Corona Centennial High School is now gaining attention from College recruiters because of his basketball skills. Barefield stands at 6-foot-1 and has an average score of just 15 points per game but he was considered as one of the most talented player in the US High School. The … Read more
The Philippines will be the host of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship according to a news release confirmed by the FIBA Asia through their official website. The FIBA Asia Executive Committee granted the hosting rights for the Philippines after Lebanon was affected by the current situation in West Asia. The FIBA Asia is scheduled to … Read more
Talk ‘N Text Tropang Texters defeated the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters for the Game 1 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals with the final score of 87-81. In the early quarter of the game the Tropang Texters lead with as many as 18 points. Jason De Castro and Ranidel De Ocampo topscored for Tropang … Read more