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Long before he reached the national consciousness with his all-around dominance in basketball, Class 2023 FIBA Hall of Fame inductee Carlos (Caloy) Loyzaga dabbled in other sports.
A dozen countries were in attendance during the 1954 edition. Seven came from the Americas, three hailed from Europe and two came from Asia – the Philippines and Formosa (Taiwan/now known as Chinese-Taipei.
Unknown to many local hoop fans, the do-it-all 6-3 Loyzaga also was a sought-after prospect even after his Red Lions days were over.
Carlos “Caloy” Loyzaga could well have been a big difference as a Knight in shining armor or even a Thomasian.
How huge was multi-dimensional Carlos (Caloy) Loyzaga, who will be inducted posthumously into the FIBA Hall of Fame next month, during his commercial-club years following his illustrious San Beda College (now University) stint?
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Unbeaten No. 1 seed Xavier School (11-0) and streaking No. 2 seed Saint Jude Catholic School (10-1) slug it out in a blockbuster championship series that unwraps on Thursday, Feb. 23, 6:00 p.m. at the traditional-steeped Uno High School gym in Tondo, Manila.
PERSONALLY, the year 2022 was a heartbreaker. Things didn’t go as planned and my life is darkened by despair and lost opportunities.
Prominent personalities and the ruling organization for Philippine basketball said John Amores of Jose Rizal University, must be banished forever from the world of basketball.
Joe Antonio, a beautiful human being, breathed his last Wednesday evening, September 21, leaving behind a treasured haul of memories among the men and women of the sports writing business.
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There is a bandwagon of hate on the ruling if the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) following the latest drama to hit the country’s favorite tranquilizer.