Basketball

NBL: Sotto has productive outing in Melbourne’s conquest of 36ers

January 22, 2022
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The league-leading Melbourne United had a hot-shooting performance from three-point land to beat the Adelaide 36ers, 97-78 in the 2021-2022 NBL Australia regular season on Saturday at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger…

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WATCH: Kai Sotto dunks for first NBL regular season field goal

January 22, 2022
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Kai Sotto scored his first official NBL Australia regular season field goal in style, slamming it home during the second quarter of the Adelaide 36ers’ home game against Melbourne United. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as…

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NBL: Well-rested 36ers stun Wildcats as Sotto rests

January 18, 2022
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The Adelaide 36ers stunned early NBL leaders Perth Wildcats with a wire-to-wire 87-74 victory on Tuesday at the Adelaide Entertainment Centre. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors [WATCH] Like his brother Steph, Seth…

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B.League: Coaches Robinson, Victolero, eyed by clubs – report

January 14, 2022
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It is not only Filipino players that are drawing attention from Japan B.League clubs as two established PBA coaches are reportedly also being sought. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent memory. Drafted 46th Read more NBA: Seth Curry drains dagger as Sixers beat Raptors [WATCH] Like his…

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A 2M peso shot, COVID-19, and destiny: Philip Manalang’s redemption story

December 28, 2021
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Basilan-Jumbo Plastic Medical Depot guard Philip Manalang drained on the wee hours of Friday, December 23 what is now best remembered as the “2 million peso shot” which gave his club the 2021 Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational powered by TM title in dramatic fashion, as they defeated the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, 83-80 in overtime. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan…

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Last hurrah: A fitting swan song for MPBL resident barker Top Juliano

December 27, 2021
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As Philip Manalang rifled in his now famous “2 million peso shot” — a buzzer-beating, championship-clinching trey last December 23 at the Mall of Asia Arena, Basilan-Jumbo Plastic Medical Depot fans jubilantly roared, the confetti began to shower, and the entire scene erupted into chaos. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late…

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‘IQ of a PG’: Basilan’s Taganas shows value when it mattered most

December 27, 2021
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The Filipino basketball community know Jay-R Taganas as “Baby Shaq” (which eventually became just “Shaq”) since his San Beda Red Lions days in the 2000s for his burly appearance as the backup to two-time MVP Sam Ekwe. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of Japan. This Read…

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‘He’s a fighter’: Juico overcame cramps to make MPBL-winning assist

December 26, 2021
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With over three minutes left in the overtime of Basilan-Jumbo Plastic Medical Depot’s exhilarating championship match against the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, wing man Michael Juico fell onto the Mall of Asia Arena, grimacing in pain and clutching his legs. Related Posts ONE FC: Nowhere to go but up for Lito Adiwang Lito “Thunder Kid” Adiwang saw his win streak snapped following a close split decision against Hiroba Minowa of…

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From ‘cramming’ Basilan roster to Ato Badolato award: Cabiltes makes his mark

December 26, 2021
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Jumbo Plastic Medical Depot Basilan head coach Jerson Cabiltes, the architect of his team’s championship run in the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational powered by TM, became the first-ever winner of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Ato Badolato Coach of the Tournament plum. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee successes in recent…

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Pasig captain Teng praises Fran Yu: ‘Matapang talaga’

December 23, 2021
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Fran Yu is putting the Philippine basketball scene on notice. No less than Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors captain Jeric Teng praised the star for his reputable performance in the Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational powered by TM, which earned the Letran Knights guard an all-MPBL citation. Related Posts NBA: Jordan Clarkson advises Kai Sotto to keep working hard Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has one of the more positive NBA late draftee…

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