One American player was actually an ex-professional who had already suited up in the National Basketball Association. At the time, the WBC was an amateur international competition sanctioned by International Amateur Basketball Federation (FIBA).
Fil-American looking to clear the bases with Duke Blue Devils
Young man Menelik “Izzy” Israel has an abundance of opportunities that lie before him. Play at Duke University for 1-2 years then give the MLB (Major League Baseball) Draft a shot.
NBA Notes: Lakers out to defy odds with ‘Elderly Lineup’
The Lakers, like in the previous seasons, are unlikely to fill up the 15th and final spot until the buyout period in March.
Class 2021 of Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
A total of 16 personages from the Class 2021 will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame at the MassMutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts on September 12 Manila time.
PBA: Cardel told streaking Terrafirma Dyip to ‘take each game as championship’
With a 96-84 win over Blackwater Bossing on Sunday, the Terrafirma Dyip have suddenly become unstoppable with a three-game winning streak in the 2021 PBA Philippine Cup. 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…
In The Firing Line
This is a ticklish question: Is the authority of management, specifically a club owner, abused when it meddles in the game strategies and player substitutions of his team’s head coach?
Gamblin’ and Fixin’
In the opening game of the best-of-five finals in third conference (Invitational), Crispa blasted Toyota, 129-101, as the Tamaraws played without Ramon Fernandez, Abe King and Ernesto Estrada. The three were benched by head coach/team manager Dante Silverio, who had returned to the bench midway through the second conference for “not playing their best.”
Ex-Gin import Macklin would have accepted naturalization if offered
Former PBA import Vernon Macklin says he would have accepted naturalization if an offer existed years back. 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 Curry also knows how…
Gilas Pilipinas drawn with rival Korea, NZL in FIBA World Cup qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas will play Korea, New Zealand, and India in the Asian Qualifiers stage of the 2023 FIBA World Cup after the groupings were determined via a draw held on Tuesday. 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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JA-WOR-SKI, JA-WOR-SKI … In the NBA?
Justin Jaworski is his name. He’s a 6-3 guard out of Lafayette University (2017-21) who suited up for the Atlanta Hawks in the recently-concluded MGM Resorts NBA Summer League that was won by the Sacramento Kings (one of the assistants of head coach Bobby Jackson was Jimmy Alapag, who has since gotten another gig as an assistant coach with the Stockton Kings, Sacramento’s NBA affiliate in the G (Gatorade) League.