USP Foundation chief attends JC camp
CHICAGO — Brian Jereza, the manager of the University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) traveled 7,200 miles from Cebu City to Corona, California for some higher learning in basketball. His destination? The Jordan Clarkson Elite Camp that was held last July 7 and 8 at the Draft Sports Complex where over 200 kids, whose age […]
Mur Alao to finally debut for DLSU
Mur Prince Alao will finally make his much-awaited debut for the EcoOil-De La Salle University in the 2022 PBA D-League Aspirants Cup. The 18-year-old do-it-all guard did not suit up in the Green Archers’ first two matches due to some requirements needed to be passed. La Salle won its opener against Builders Warehouse-University of Santo […]
Where Fighters Are Forged: Cebu’s Villamor Boxing
CEBU CITY — The air was hot and heavy, a hallmark of the place I call home: Cebu City, Philippines. The sky was a gloomy gray. For the first time in a long time, my morning was free and unburdened by the stress of the life I momentarily left behind in the United States by way of California. It […]
NBA: Orlando saw enough Magic, shuts down Paolo Banchero
LOS ANGELES — The Orlando Magic will face the New York Knicks on Thursday without their 6-foot-10 gem and the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. Team coaches have decided to give Paolo Banchero the rest of the Summer League off. He averaged 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists in just two games, displaying his skill and confirming his worth […]
The Jordan Clarkson Elite Camp
CHICAGO — Sidelined by the COVID-19 pandemic, Jordan Clarkson’s Elite Basketball Camp returned with a flurry this past July 7 and 8 at the Draft Sports Complex in sunny Corona, California. Some 60 kids — no younger than 5th graders and none older than 8th graders — took part in the two-game hoops bonanza where […]
Gilas Pilipinas: SBP Names Chot Reyes As Head Coach For FIBA Asia Cup 2022
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas announced on their social media pages that Chot Reyes will be the head coach of Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup 2022. “The competition in Jakarta, Indonesia will be crucial to the continuing development of the younger players in preparation for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023,” said SBP […]
Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren Impresses As Detroit Pistons Tallies First NBA Summer League Win
Las Vegas – The Detroit Pistons are looking sharp in their first game of the NBA Summer League beating the Portland Trail Blazers, 81-78. The third overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft Jaden Ivey showed what he can contribute to the Detroit Pistons notching 20 points, six rebounds and six assists. Jalen Duren was […]
NBA: Paolo Banchero Outshines Jabari Smith Jr. In Summer League Encounter
Las Vegas – The Orlando Magic made their played their first game in the NBA Summer League and prevailed over the Houston Rockets, 91-77. The top 2022 NBA draft pick Paolo Banchero impressed tallying 17 points, six assists, four rebounds and dropped two triples. On the other hand, Jabari Smith struggled to get his groove […]
PBA: Aaron Black gets extra motivation as Meralco Bolts overcome Rain or Shine
Meralco Bolts avoided getting into a three-game skid thanks to Aaron Black The Meralco Bolts after losing back-to-back games tallied a win over the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 77-73, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Aaron Black led the charge scoring 20 points along with six assists and four rebounds. This was the game that […]
MMA: Eduard Folayang Seeks A Rematch Against Eddie Alvarez
Former ONE lightweight champion Eduard Folayang looks to avenge his loss against Eddie Alvarez After an impressive victory during the legend vs legend kickboxing battle with John Wayne Parr, former ONE Championship lightweight titleholder Eduard Folayang is looking for his next challenge. The 37-year-old Filipino fighter is now seeking another crack at Eddie Alvarez. Both […]
