MANILA, Philippines–Maverick Ahanmisi is looking forward to teaming up with his younger brother Jerrick at Terrafirma after his trade wishes were granted by Barangay Ginebra. Ahanmisi was sent to the Dyip along with fellow 2015 Rookie Class Aljon Mariano in exchange for the first round pick in next season’s PBA Draft after the veteran guard
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Oftana, Reyes look to celebrate more as TNT battles Ginebra
The NCAA alumni are continuing to pile up PBA accolades, with TNT’s Calvin Oftana, an ex-San Beda Red Lion, hailed as the PBA Press Corps Order of Merit winner for his exemplary run in Season 49 where he and the Tropang 5G came just short of completing a Triple Crown sweep. Last year, San Miguel
Dyip leave skid marks all over Road Warriors to end 11-game slide spread over six months
ANTIPOLO—Ronald Tubid may be listed in the record books as the head coach of Terrafirma. But after winning his first game in his new career in the PBA, he insists the role is a shared responsibility. “There’s no head coach here. We’re all head coaches here,” Tubid said after the Dyip’s 97-91 upset of the
PBA: Rey Nambatac returns, Kevin Ferrer solid in TNT opening win
RODRIGUEZ, Rizal—TNT’s banged-up players from last season and its newcomers played major roles in defeating Phoenix, 93-78, to open its PBA Philippine Cup campaign on a bright note on Friday at Ynares Center II here. Rey Nambatac fired 22 points while Kevin Ferrer was among those who sparked the Tropang 5G’s firm grip of the
PBA: Jonnel Policarpio’s big night lives up to Bolick’s words
ANTIPOLO—On the night NLEX was missing the services of a grieving Robert Bolick, one of its sophomores stood up to the challenge and made true what the Road Warriors’ ace scorer had been saying before the PBA Philippine Cup tipped off. Jonnel Policarpio’s 16 points were one of the reasons why they were able to
PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss
MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA
PBA: Tim Cone looks to quickly forget loss to LA Tenorio, Magnolia
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone couldn’t focus on anything other than Barangay Ginebra’s dismal loss at the hands of former pupil LA Tenorio and Magnolia to open the PBA’s 50th season. “I’m happy for LA, sad for myself,” Cone said as the Gin Kings absorbed an 80-73 defeat in the Philippine Cup on Sunday at Smart
PBA: Scottie Thompson urges hungry Ginebra to end drought
MANILA, Philippines–Amid a lingering title drought, Scottie Thompson hopes Barangay Ginebra can turn its frustration into fuel as the PBA opens its milestone 50th season. “I think it’s important for us to come into the season with hunger to win,” Thompson said as the crowd darlings prepare to face the Magnolia Hotshots in their Philippine