Philippines
Daniel Orton joins Purefoods Star Hotshots
Purefoods Star Hotshots (Philippines-PBA) has brought in Daniel Orton (208 cm, Kentucky’10) to be their import for the ongoing cup. He began the 2014/15 season playing in China’s CBA for the Sichuan Blue Whales. Orton recorded averages of 14.3 ppg and 9.5 rpg during his run in China. Daniel began the 2013/14 season with Oklahoma…
Read MoreRonald Roberts picked by San Miguel Beermen
Ronald Roberts (203 cm, St. Joseph’s’14) will be the import for the San Miguel Beermen (Philippines-PBA) the latest Cup this 2015. Roberts has dual citizenship from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago. This will be the rookie’s first foray outside of the USA and will mark the beginning of his international professional career. This…
Read MoreJoshua Davis signed by Meralco Bolts
Joshua Davis (203 cm, San Diego State’14) begins his international basketball career with a stint in the Philippines after being signed by the Meralco Bolts (PBA). Davis began his rookies season as a pro with the San Antonio Spurs, but was released by the team in October 2014. A month later Joshua signed with their…
Read MoreAl Thornton heads to NLEX
Al Thornton (203 cm, Florida State’07) is heading to pastures new in the Philippines to play for PBA franchise NLEX Road Warriors. The American played for Brujos de Guayama in the Puerto Rican BSN most recently, completing 32 games and recording impressive numbers of 21.6 points (second in league) and 7.5 rebounds per game. The…
Read MoreChristien Charles added by Blackwater
Blackwater Elite (Philippines-PBA) is bringing in Christien Charles (216 cm, Villanova’06) as the team’s import for the next PBA season. Charles is 33-year-old veteran of Asian hoops. He began the 2014-15 season playing for HiTech Bangkok City (Thailand-TBL) in the ASEAN League. He played a total of 23 games for them and was able to…
Read MoreRob Beveridge joins Alaska’s coaching staff
Rob Beveridge has joined the coaching staff of the Alaska Aces (Philippines-PBA) for the 2014/2015 season. The well-known Australian coach will impart his vast knowledge to the Aces under coach Alex Compton. Beveridge was referred to Compton by National University coach Eric Altamirano. Last season he was a head coach of the Shanghai Dongfang Sharks (China-CBA). Beveridge…
Read MorePBA opening game draws 52,612 fans!!!
The PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) wrote history this weekend by drawing a record-breaking crowd of 52,612 for the season opener between Kia Sorento and Blackwater Elite 80-66 !! It’s been said that basketball unites the Philippines and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao can, well, unite the Philippines. And when the Philippines’ favorite pastime and the Philippines’…
Read MoreStephen Holt leaves Ludwigsburg
Stephen Holt (193 cm, St. Mary’s California’14) will not be playing his rookie season with MHP RIESEN Ludwigsburg (Germany, BBL) after-all. The guard has been on try-out with the club but has now parted ways with the team and will look for a new post this season. The Filipino spent the summer playing in the…
Read MoreAndray Blatche heads to Xinjiang
Andray Blatche (211 cm) will continue his professional career with the Xinjiang Flying Tigers (China-CBA) this 2014-15 season. Blatche is an American player who also holds a Philippine passport. Despite dealing with some minor injuries Andray was one of the more inspiring performers at the FIBA World Cup 2014, playing for Philippine team Gilas Pilipinas.…
Read MoreFIBA World Cup 2014 Day 3: Groups A & B
Only Groups A and B hit the hardwood in Day 3 of the FIBA World Cup 2014, but the six games on tap were well worth the price of admission. Exciting action and intriguing upsets thrilled the crowds in attendance and the millions watching at home. Spain has established a firm foothold of Group A’s…
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