DLSU score first win against Defending Champs FEU

The De La Salle Green Archers are the heavy favorites in winning the UAAP title this season. For the reigning champions FEU however, pressure will factor their chances of retaining their crown. First order of business for the Tamaraws: rack up W's and stay on top of the mountain. Of course, Archers may have a bunch of rookies in their roster but they still have Jeron Teng.

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Alfred Aroga lifts NU to victory over UE

National University were off to a good start. They were getting easy baskets right off the bat, until UE's signature full-court press did it's work. The Red Warriors were forcing the Bulldogs to turnovers thus closing the gap for UE.  

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LeBron James' "Battle The Doubt" Manila Tour scheduled on September 8 cancelled

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James won't be making his return to Manila this week after all. The scheduled "Battle The Doubt" Asia Tour has been cancelled by Nike. The Swoosh brand issued a rather short statement to the media regarding the event's abrupt cancellation.

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LeBron James to visit Manila on September 8 for Nike's Battle The Doubt Tour

Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James during his Manila visit in 2015.

Fresh from his championship run last season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James will be flying to Manila on September 8 for Nike's "Battle The Doubt" Tour. The upcoming Nike event will mark his third visit in the Philippines.

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Ateneo earn hard-fought W against feisty UST

Ateneo's new era is already in full swing. Under new Coach Tab Baldwin, expectations are definitely high for the Blue Eagles this season. Their first assignment: host school University of Santo Tomas. The UAAP Season 78 Finalists are no pushovers either. Both teams were looking start off their UAAP season on a good note.

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Adamson soars high in UAAP Season 79 opener against UP

UAAP basketball is indeed back! The Adamson University Soaring Falcons were all business as they opened UAAP season 79 with a huge win against the UP Fighting Maroons. Rookie Jerrick Ahanmisi (younger brother of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Point Guard Maverick Ahanmisi in the PBA) was literally lit as he dropped 28 points (made 6/7 from 3-point territory) in his UAAP debut for the Falcons.

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Michael Carter-Williams on Filipino Basketball Fans: "There's a lot of great fans here and they love the game"

The NBA 3X Philippines 2016 is already in full swing. Milwaukee Bucks Guard Michael Carter-Williams along with the Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers and LA Clippers Mascot Chuck The Condor will be here for the festivities until August 21, Sunday. He had a round of interviews with the Philippine Media, prior to the event's tip-off.

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Minnesota Timberwolves Dancers and L.A. Clippers Mascot Chuck The Condor bring fun and excitement to NBA 3X Philippines presented by Panasonic

If you want to feel how an NBA game atmosphere is like, head on out to NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall from August 19-21, 2016.

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2016 PBA Governors' Cup Weekly Recap: Aug. 10-14

The 2016 PBA Governors' Cup is certainly heating up as the elimination round is approaching it's halfway mark.  Anything can indeed happen in the PBA especially when teams are reinforced with imports to spice up the competition. On that note, we take a look back at last week's gam

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NBA Store Philippines celebrates 10 years of NBA Cares by supporting Filipino Education Initiative

Three NBA Stores in the Philippines to Donate NBA Name & Number T-Shirt Sale Proceeds to Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc.

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, Aug. 10, 2016 – The three NBA Stores in the Philippines, which are managed by International Athletic Trading Company, Inc. (IATC), announced today the launch of a retail promotion to support Knowledge Channel Foundation, Inc. (KCFI) in providing more Filipinos with access to quality education.

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Adidas and Derrick Rose launch D Rose 7 signature Basketball Shoe

(Image courtesy of Adidas Philippines)

New York Knicks Point Guard Pays Homage to Chicago with Seventh Signature Shoe as He Begins New Chapter in His Career

As Derrick Rose prepares for the bright lights of New York City, adidas Basketball starts the next chapter of his signature series with the D Rose 7.  Inspired by the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, the D Rose 7 is a tribute to Derrick’s beloved hometown of Chicago and the city that raised him.

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Adidas launches Crazy Explosive for the next generation of basketball superstars

(Image courtesy of Adidas Philippines)

adidas Basketball officially unveils Crazy Explosive, a new franchise built for players with explosive moves that play above the rim. The introduction of Crazy Explosive is part of the brand’s new design and collaboration strategy that combines unique design and style elements that stand out from the crowd. 

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Milwaukee Bucks’ Michael Carter-Williams headlines NBA 3X Philippines 2016 Presented by Panasonic

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3-on-3 Competition Returns to Manila this August with Panasonic as New Presenting Partner

Registration Begins July 29 at www.nba3x.com/philippines

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, July 29, 2016 – The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced today that 2013-14 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Carter-Williams of the Milwaukee Bucks will headline NBA 3X Philippines 2016 presented by Panasonic, which returns to Manila from Aug. 19-21 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.  Registration for NBA 3X Philippines 2016 begins July 29 at www.nba3x.com/philippines.

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Philippine U-18 Squads set to compete at FIBA Asia 3x3 Cyberjaya, Selangor this weekend

The Philippine 3x3 U18 national teams with SBP executive director Sonny Barrios and SBP deputy executive director Butch Antonio. (Photo courtesy of SBP Media Bureau)

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has sent two Philippine teams to compete in the FIBA Asia 3x3 U-18 Championship in Cyberjaya, Selangor this weekend.

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Newest All-Stars Announced at National Training Camp of Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 Presented by Alaska

 

The Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 All-Stars and Coaches of the Year with NBA and Alaska officials. (L-R) Front Row : Blen Fernando, Alaska VP for Marketing, Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Chollo Alegino, Cecilia Quilenderino, Rozie Amatong, Aloja Betanio, Darlene Regasajo, Jill Talas, Harold Alarcon and Tracy Dadang; Scond Row : E Cow, Jeffrey Cariaso, Norris Cole of the New Orleans Pelicans, Miguel Roy Tan, Jearico Nunez, Andrei Lechoncito, Fritz Valencia, Julian Jugo, Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Head Coach Craig Brown, Ric Ozner Gatuz, Isaiah Blanco, Jr. WNBA Coach of the Year Ewon Arayi, Kai Sotto, NBA Philippines Managing Director Carlo Singson and Taj McWilliams-Franklin, WNBA Legend. (Photo courtesy of NBA Philippines)

Ten boys and five girls—comprised of players from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao—were selected as Jr. NBA and Jr. WNBA All-Stars during the last day of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska National Training Camp at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on April 24.

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New Orleans Pelicans’ Norris Cole and WNBA Champion Taj McWilliams-Frankilin bring Basketball to Filipino Youth

 

Cole and McWilliams-Franklin to Attend Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016

National Training Camp Presented by Alaska

MANILA, PHILIPPINES, April 19, 2016 – Norris Cole of the New Orleans Pelicans and WNBA Champion Taj McWilliams-Franklin will travel to Manila to participate in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 National Training Camp.  Cole and McWilliams-Franklin will help coach participants from around the country vying to be named 2016 Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA All-Stars.  The National Training Camp will be held at the Don Bosco Technical Institute April 22-23 and at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall on April 24.

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ASEAN Basketball League Finals: Singapore Slingers versus Westports Malaysia Dragons

 

The Singapore Slingers and Westports Malaysia Dragons go head-to-head in the 2015-2016 ASEAN Basketball League Finals.

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Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA 2016 Regional Selection Camp goes to Cebu March 5-6

  

Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska continues its search for skillful ballers aged 10-14 in Cebu on March 5-6 at Don Bosco Technology Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the third Regional Selection Camp (RSC) of the NBA’s youth development program this year.

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Eleven young ballers off to Manila for Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 National Training Camp

(A young athlete shows off his dribbling skills in one of the many drill stations that participants underwent in the 2-day Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA camp. Photo courtesy of: NBA Philippines)

Young cagers gathered and showcased their skills on the hardcourt as Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska went to Ateneo de Davao University, Matina campus on February 27-28 for the fourth staging of the Regional Selection Camp in Mindanao.  Seven boys and four girls were selected from 543 kids who participated in this year’s program.

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Eight young cagers to represent North Luzon in the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 National Training Camp in Manila

(The eight North Luzon finalists of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska with their coaches. Photo courtesy of: NBA Philippines)

Baguio City -- After two days of progressive drills and scrimmages, six boys and two girls topped the first Regional Selection Camp of the Jr. NBA/Jr. WNBA Philippines 2016 presented by Alaska held February 20-21 at Benguet State University.

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