Philippines
Andray Blatche signed by Tianjin Lions
Andray Blatche (211 cm, South Kent’05) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for the Tianjin Golden Lions (China-CBA) for the 2018-19 season. Blatche is a 32-year-old American international player who also holds a Philippine passport and has been a member of the Philippine National Team since 2014. The former NBA big man…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup Qualifiers: Philippines’ Revamped Roster To Open vs. Iran
The Philippines have a tough road in the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers Asia. They open the second phase of the event with a revamped roster and a tough opponent in Iran. The Philippine National Team had to undergo a major overhaul due to the multiple suspensions handed out in the wake of their brawl…
Read MoreNBA: Jordan Clarkson Cleared to Play in Asian Games
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jordan Clarkson (196 cm, Missouri’14) has been granted a one-time exception to play for the Philippine Team in the Asian Games, set to take place this week in Jakarta Indonesia. Aside from Clarkson, Chinese players Zhou Qi (Houston Rockets) and Ding Yanyuhang (Dallas Mavericks) have also been granted permission to play for…
Read MoreFIBA Hands Out Sanctions After PHI-AUS Brawl
The FIBA Disciplinary Panel has come out with various sanctions, suspensions and fines following the brawl that took place between the Philippines and Australia during the 2019 FIBA World Cup Qualifiers (Asia). It was one of the biggest brawls that have taken place in international competition, with 13 players ejected after things were under control. Philippines…
Read MoreBrawl Mars AUS-PHI Game At FIBA World Cup Qualifiers
Things got ugly in the Group B game between Australia and the Philippines in the Asian region of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. A massive bench-clearing brawl took place and 13 players were ejected. It spilled over into the area behind the basket and a chair was even thrown at a player in the melee.…
Read MoreTroy Gillenwater signed by San Miguel Beermen
Troy Gillenwater (205 cm, New Mexico State’11) is now the import for the San Miguel Beermen (Philippines-PBA) after signing with the team this May. Gillenwater had a productive debut for his new team, with the big man scoring 19 points and pulling down 14 boards. In 2017 he suited up for the Shanxi Wolves (China-NBL).…
Read MoreVernon Macklin signs with Magnolia Hotdogs
Vernon Macklin (208 cm, Florida’11) is back in the Philippines this May after agreeing to terms on a deal with the Magnolia Hotdogs (Philippines-PBA). He’s already made his debut for the Hotdogs and made a splash with an impressive double-double, dropping 25 points and 17 rebounds. He has played in the Philippines before, seeing action…
Read MoreAlab Pilipinas Wins 2018 ASEAN League Title
The Philippines’ San Miguel Alab Pilipinas bagged their third ASEAN League Title on May 2nd after defeating Mono Vampire Basketball Club 102-92 in the finals. It was a grueling series as both clubs ground it out to the full five games. Much to the delight of 6,000 fans who filled the Santa Rosa Multipurpose Complex,…
Read MoreThe History Of The PBA
Basketball fans know about the NBA and maybe also about the NCAA and the Euroleague, but there is more out there. How about the PBA? This league is one of the most popular in the world. Yet, it isn’t often the first that people will think of when it comes to watching or betting on…
Read MoreBest basketball players from Asia & Oceania
Who are the all-time best basketball players from Asia & Oceania (we include Australia and New Zealand here)? Success on the national, regional, and global levels is a key component of being among the best of the best. All-time best basketball players stay in the collective memory of the public at large. They create lasting…
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