Philippines
Denzel Bowles back with Purefoods
Denzel Bowles (208 cm, JMU’11) has made his return to the Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. Bowles played 11 games for them in 2015 as their import for the Commissioner’s Cup and averaged 32.4 ppg and 12.3 rpg. Denzel helped them reach as far as the semifinals. He has already made his debut this…
Read MoreTyler Wilkerson to San Miguel Beermen
Tyler Wilkerson (203 cm, Marshall’10) has been selected to be the new import of the San Miguel Beermen (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. This will be his first time to play in the Philippines, but he has had some previous experience playing for other Asian clubs. In 2015 the 27-year-old Wilkerson played 19 games for Hang Sen…
Read MoreRobert Dozier added by Alaska Aces
Robert Dozier (206 cm, Memphis’09) has found a new team this 2016. He will be making his return to the Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA). Dozier was originally supposed to play for PAOK Thessaloniki (Greece-A1), but left the club in October 2015. He landed with Le Mans Sarthe Basket (France-Pro A). He played seven games for them…
Read MoreIvan Johnson back with Talk N Text
Ivan Johnson (203 cm, California State San Bernandino’07) is set to reunite with Filipino basketball club Talk N Text Tropang Texters (Philippines-PBA) this 2016. The veteran was originally supposed to play for Gipuzkoa San Sebastian (Spain-Liga Endesa) this 2015-16 season, but things did not work out. He previously played for Talk N Text in 2015…
Read MoreFIBA Asia 2015: Philippines stuns Iran
Action in the FIBA Asia 2015 heated up yesterday as a heavy favorite fell to a dark horse in Group E. The Philippines played their hearts out and took down tournament juggernaut, Iran 87-73. The win secured a quarterfinals berth for the Philippines and are in line to be the top seed entering the knockout round.…
Read MoreFIBA Asia Championship Preview
In less than 24 hours the FIBA Asia Championship 2015 will tip-off in Changsha, China. The Americas, African and European championships are already in the books and it is now time for countries from the Asian region to do battle on the hardwood and determine their which nations will punch their tickets to the 2016…
Read MoreClarkson Could Play for Philippine NT
There is a possibility for Los Angeles Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson (196 cm, Missouri’14) to play for the Philippine national team in the upcoming FIBA Asia Championship 2015. It has recently been revealed that the American player can be considered as a natural born Filipino and will not have to undergo the naturalization process. A FIBA rule requires…
Read MoreJarrid Famous pens with Globalport
Jarrid Famous (209 cm, South Florida’11) has agreed to terms with Globalport Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA) to be the team’s new import this 2015. Famous is a 26-year-old American player who is also a Lebanese citizen. He was a former member of the Lebanese national team in 2012. In his debut for Globalport Jarrid scored 26…
Read MoreSeiya Ando picked up by Meralco Bolts
Seiya Ando (184 cm) is the new import for the Meralco Bolts (Philippines-PBA) for the ongoing Governor’s Cup this 2015. The Japanese national failed to carry his new team to a victory in his debut, but he did score 18 points and dished out three assists. The Bolts suffered their second loss in the tournament…
Read MoreSteve Thomas joins Globalport
Steve Thomas (204 cm, Middle Tennessee State’05) is the new import of Globalport Batang Pier (Philippines-PBA), replacing Patrick O’Bryant. Thomas is no stranger to Asian hoops. Prior to landing this deal with Globalport, Steve played the 2014/15 season for HiTech Bangkok City (Thailand-TBL). In 24 games Thomas posted a solid double-double stat line with 13.3…
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