Henry L. Liao reflects on his journey from a passionate Yco fan to a pragmatic basketball watcher, realizing that sports results don’t define real-life success.
Half a century later, Lim Eng Beng’s 55-point outburst in the 1974 NCAA season still stands as the highest single-game scoring performance in league history, outlasting legends and redefining greatness in Philippine college basketball.
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On April 17, 1977, the Crispa-Toyota clash sparked the most violent brawl in PBA history, ending with 21 players arrested and detained under martial law.
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Explore the origins of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and its roots in the Manila Industrial and Commercial Athletic Association (MICAA), a key predecessor that shaped professional basketball in the Philippines.
The Philippine Basketball Association’s first season in 1975 witnessed the birth of a storied rivalry between Toyota and Crispa, highlighted by intense on-court battles, dramatic finishes, and unforgettable controversies.
The 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball Final Four will feature the No. 1 seed Auburn Tigers facing off against the Florida Gators, while title favorites Duke Blue Devils clash with the defense-minded Houston Cougars. The stakes are high as they aim for the national crown.
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The Phoenix Suns face an uncertain future with the NBA’s highest payroll, aging stars, and a bleak playoff outlook. Will the franchise rebuild around Devin Booker, or is a full reset inevitable?
Nico Salva, Justin Chua, Tonino Gonzaga, and Chris Sumalinog stand alone in UAAP history as the only players to win five championships exclusively with one school. Meanwhile, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar remains unmatched in NCAA basketball with three titles in four years.
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Luka Doncic’s trade to the Lakers cost him a record-breaking supermax deal. Meanwhile, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making bold financial moves. Here’s how NBA stars are navigating massive contracts.