Henry has been into NBA chronicling since 1968 during his younger days at Xavier. He spent his grade school and high school years (1962-72) at Xavier School and then attended De La Salle Taft in college.
Luis Salvador’s 116-point masterpiece in the 1923 Far Eastern Games remains the most iconic moment in Philippine basketball history. His scoring wizardry helped define the Philippines’ early dominance on the Asian stage.
The growing poaching culture in UAAP basketball has transformed collegiate sports into a battleground for money-driven transfers. Critics warn this shift undermines academic values and institutional loyalty.
The University of the Visayas made history in 1974 by sweeping both high school and college titles in the National Inter-Collegiate and Inter-Secondary tournaments in Cebu—a showcase of Visayan talent that launched future PBA stars like Arnie Tuadles.
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.
![A heated rebound battle between Crispa’s Rodolfo Soriano and Toyota’s Oscar Rocha captures the intensity of their fabled rivalry during their April 17, 1977 clash. Crispa edged Toyota, 122-121, but the night ended in chaos as a post-game brawl broke out involving players and spectators. [Photo credit: Bulletin Today / April 19, 1977]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG_0232-scaled-e1744819424823-400x200.jpg)
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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The 2025 NBA Playoffs are here. Get the full breakdown of all 20 teams in contention, from the Play-In Tournament contenders to top-seeded powerhouses in each conference.
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.